Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "What's not real? Defending habit, I'm saying it is (2,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "I’m saying it is". The wordplay technique is a container (one word inside another). The answer is MYTRUTH. Explanation: RUT (synonym="‘habit’") in MYTH (synonym="‘what’s not real’") = MYTRUTH; definition: "I'm saying it is"

Question 2

What is the answer to "What's not real? Defending habit, I'm saying it is (2,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MYTRUTH.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "What's not real? Defending habit, I'm saying it is (2,5)"?

Accepted Answer

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