Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Treasurer's original regret is genuine (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "genuine". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is TRUE. Explanation: T (first_letter="Treasurer's") + RUE (abbreviation="regret") = TRUE; definition: "genuine"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Treasurer's original regret is genuine (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TRUE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Treasurer's original regret is genuine (4)"?

Accepted Answer

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