Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Squashed parrot's foot on perch (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "perch". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is TROD. Explanation: [parro]T + ROD [{pole or} perch] – as we all used to know from the tables on the back of exercise books

Question 2

What is the answer to "Squashed parrot's foot on perch (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TROD.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Squashed parrot's foot on perch (4)"?

Accepted Answer

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