Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "21's signs of age (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TREE (synonym="TREE") + RINGS (synonym="internal features of a TREE trunk that indicates its age") = TREERINGS The answer is TREERINGS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "21's signs of age (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TREERINGS.