Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ready to embrace better harlot (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "harlot". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is STRUMPET. Explanation: TRUMP (synonym="as a verb, in card-playing = better = outrank") in SET (synonym="ready") = STRUMPET; definition: "harlot"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Ready to embrace better harlot (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STRUMPET.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Ready to embrace better harlot (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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