I know the answer to the crossword clue ‘lock up devil is said to be in revolt’ is 'imprison' but I can’t explain the wordplay ‘devil is said to be in revolt’.
This clue was in The Sun's 2-speed crossword (No. 001042).
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Sign up to join this communityI know the answer to the crossword clue ‘lock up devil is said to be in revolt’ is 'imprison' but I can’t explain the wordplay ‘devil is said to be in revolt’.
This clue was in The Sun's 2-speed crossword (No. 001042).
I think the wordplay is as follows
IMP is a devil and RISON sounds like (is said to be) risen - as in, no longer compliant, obedient or peaceful, i.e, "in revolt".