Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Survive a heavy blow (7,3,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Survive". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is WEATHERTHESTORM. Explanation: WEATHERTHESTORM (synonym of "Survive a heavy blow")

Question 2

What is the answer to "Survive a heavy blow (7,3,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is WEATHERTHESTORM.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Survive a heavy blow (7,3,5)"?

Accepted Answer

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