Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Punches ain't less brutal (4,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Punches". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is NAILSETS. Explanation: anagram of AIN'T + LESS = NAILSETS; definition: "Punches"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Punches ain't less brutal (4,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NAILSETS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Punches ain't less brutal (4,4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.