Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vandal toppled crane that's shrouded in fog (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Vandal". The wordplay technique is an anagram. The answer is MISCREANT. Explanation: anagram of CRANE (synonym="CRANE") + MIST (synonym="MIST") = MISCREANT; definition: "Vandal"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Vandal toppled crane that's shrouded in fog (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MISCREANT.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Vandal toppled crane that's shrouded in fog (9)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses an anagram as its wordplay technique.