Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Staying out — it's hellishly dark (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "dark". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is STYGIAN. Explanation: anagram of STAYING = STYGIAN; definition: "hellishly dark"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Staying out — it's hellishly dark (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STYGIAN.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Staying out — it's hellishly dark (7)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.