Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stroke? Grimace right away (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Stroke?". The wordplay technique is a deletion. The answer is ICTUS. Explanation: RICTUS (grimace) minus R (right)

Question 2

What is the answer to "Stroke? Grimace right away (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ICTUS.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Stroke? Grimace right away (5)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a deletion as its wordplay technique.