Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shocks gentleman with awards, by the sound of it (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Shocks". The wordplay technique is a homophone (sounds like). The answer is SURPRISES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Shocks gentleman with awards, by the sound of it (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SURPRISES.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Shocks gentleman with awards, by the sound of it (9)"?

Accepted Answer

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