Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Relatives in earnest now and then (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Relatives". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is NANS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Relatives in earnest now and then (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NANS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Relatives in earnest now and then (4)"?

Accepted Answer

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