Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stern monarch has promise for rider (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is AFTERWORD. Explanation: AFT (synonym="stern in maritime terms") + ER (synonym="Elizabeth Regina, celebrating her diamond jubilee") + WORD (synonym="promise") = AFTERWORD

Question 2

What is the answer to "Stern monarch has promise for rider (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AFTERWORD.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Stern monarch has promise for rider (9)"?

Accepted Answer

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