Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tons requested to be burdened with work (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "be burdened with work". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is TASKED. Explanation: T (synonym of "Tons") + ASKED (synonym of "requested"); definition: "be burdened with work"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Tons requested to be burdened with work (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TASKED.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Tons requested to be burdened with work (6)"?

Accepted Answer

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