Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spirit of reportedly modern chaps (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the answer to "Spirit of reportedly modern chaps (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NUMEN.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Spirit of reportedly modern chaps (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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