Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "We hear the side is to come down heavily (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "come down heavily". The wordplay technique is a homophone (sounds like). The answer is TEEM. Explanation: TEEM (sounds like "side") [homophone: "We hear"]; definition: "come down heavily"

Question 2

What is the answer to "We hear the side is to come down heavily (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TEEM.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "We hear the side is to come down heavily (4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a homophone (sounds like) as its wordplay technique.