Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sad way to refer to retiring (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Sad". The wordplay technique is a reversal. The answer is PATHETIC. Explanation: PATH (synonym="PATH") + CITE (reversal="CITE") = PATHETIC; definition: "Sad"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Sad way to refer to retiring (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PATHETIC.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Sad way to refer to retiring (8)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a reversal as its wordplay technique.