Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very small bit of a 15? (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Very". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is ATOM. Explanation: A (synonym="A") + TOM (synonym="cat=15 down") = ATOM; definition: "Very small bit"

Question 2

What is the answer to "Very small bit of a 15? (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ATOM.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Very small bit of a 15? (4)"?

Accepted Answer

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