Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tools locked in alongside spring, stopping mechanism (5,6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "stopping mechanism". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is BRAKESYSTEM. Explanation: RAKES (tools) in BY (alongside) + STEM (spring)

Question 2

What is the answer to "Tools locked in alongside spring, stopping mechanism (5,6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BRAKESYSTEM.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Tools locked in alongside spring, stopping mechanism (5,6)"?

Accepted Answer

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