Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Report of toughness in variety of rock (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "variety of rock". The wordplay technique is a homophone (sounds like). The answer is METAL. Explanation: homophone of METTLE; musical not geological rock

Question 2

What is the answer to "Report of toughness in variety of rock (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is METAL.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Report of toughness in variety of rock (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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