Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "By the sound of it, study novelist Charles (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

This cryptic clue uses wordplay to arrive at the answer. Visit the page for progressive hints — definition, wordplay type, and a full step-by-step explanation.

Question 2

What is the answer to "By the sound of it, study novelist Charles (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is READE.