Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Standing before court (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "court". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ERECT. Explanation: ERE (synonym of "before") + CT (synonym of "court"); definition: "Standing"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Standing before court (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ERECT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Standing before court (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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