Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supporter with mate essentially in charge, a zealot (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "zealot". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is FANATIC. Explanation: FAN (synonym="Supporter") + AT (deletion="mate") + I (first_letter="in") + C (abbreviation="charge,") = FANATIC; definition: "zealot"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Supporter with mate essentially in charge, a zealot (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is FANATIC.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Supporter with mate essentially in charge, a zealot (7)"?

Accepted Answer

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