Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Regretted being offensive to the audience (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Regretted". The wordplay technique is a homophone (sounds like). The answer is RUED. Explanation: RUED (sounds like "offensive") [homophone: "audience"]; definition: "Regretted"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Regretted being offensive to the audience (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is RUED.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Regretted being offensive to the audience (4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a homophone (sounds like) as its wordplay technique.