Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Some time during December 1st, one expects the second coming (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "one expects the second coming". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ADVENTIST. Explanation: ADVENT ("some time during December") + 1ST

Question 2

What is the answer to "Some time during December 1st, one expects the second coming (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ADVENTIST.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Some time during December 1st, one expects the second coming (9)"?

Accepted Answer

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