Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A board game in the past (3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "in the past". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + GO (synonym="board game") = AGO; definition: "in the past" The answer is AGO.

Question 2

What is the answer to "A board game in the past (3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AGO.