Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "We're going to pass on gold rings (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "We're going". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is ADIEU. Explanation: DIE (synonym="to pass on") in AU (synonym="Au = chemical symbol for gold, from Latin aurum") = ADIEU; definition: "We're going"

Question 2

What is the answer to "We're going to pass on gold rings (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ADIEU.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "We're going to pass on gold rings (5)"?

Accepted Answer

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