Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "4 down, 1 to go — lay waste (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "waste". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CORR (synonym="CORR") + ODE (synonym="‘lay’") = CORRODE; definition: "waste" The answer is CORRODE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "4 down, 1 to go — lay waste (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CORRODE.