Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sloth and one near it disturbed (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Sloth". The wordplay technique is anagram, charade. The answer is INERTIA. Explanation: anagram of NEARIT ("near it") [anagram: "disturbed"] + I (abbreviation of "one") = INERTIA; definition: "Sloth"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Sloth and one near it disturbed (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is INERTIA.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Sloth and one near it disturbed (7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses anagram, charade as its wordplay technique.