Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prize book received by Christmas (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Prize". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is NOBEL. Explanation: B (synonym="book") in NOEL (synonym="Christmas") = NOBEL; definition: "Prize"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Prize book received by Christmas (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NOBEL.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Prize book received by Christmas (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.