Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Understand pastime in which he's involved (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Understand". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is EMPATHISE. Explanation: anagram of PASTIME (synonym="PASTIME") + HE (synonym="HE") = EMPATHISE; definition: "Understand"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Understand pastime in which he's involved (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EMPATHISE.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Understand pastime in which he's involved (9)"?

Accepted Answer

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