Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pressure on series by journalist that's trimmed (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "trimmed". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is PRUNED. Explanation: P (abbreviation="Pressure") + RUN (synonym="series") + ED (abbreviation="journalist") = PRUNED; definition: "trimmed"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Pressure on series by journalist that's trimmed (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PRUNED.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Pressure on series by journalist that's trimmed (6)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a charade (building blocks) as its wordplay technique.