Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Violent criminal blocks way with extremely scary axe (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "Violent criminal". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is PSYCHOPATH.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Violent criminal blocks way with extremely scary axe (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PSYCHOPATH.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "Violent criminal blocks way with extremely scary axe (10)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a container (one word inside another) as its wordplay technique.