Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spread out, following teacher precipitately (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "precipitately". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is HEADLONG. Explanation: HEAD (synonym="HEAD") + LONG (synonym="LONG") = HEADLONG; definition: "precipitately"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Spread out, following teacher precipitately (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HEADLONG.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Spread out, following teacher precipitately (8)"?

Accepted Answer

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