Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Secret formula in tablet, this one? (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "this one?". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is CODEINE. Explanation: CODE (synonym="CODE") + IN (synonym="IN") + E (synonym="E") = CODEINE; definition: "this one?"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Secret formula in tablet, this one? (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CODEINE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Secret formula in tablet, this one? (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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