Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A biblical extract that's intractable (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "intractable". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym="a") + VERSE (synonym="VERSE") = PERVERSE; definition: "intractable" The answer is PERVERSE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "A biblical extract that's intractable (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PERVERSE.