Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A dry unopened alternative to cider (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "alternative to cider". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym="A") + RY (synonym="missing first letter or ‘unopened’") = PERRY The answer is PERRY.

Question 2

What is the answer to "A dry unopened alternative to cider (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PERRY.