Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A fine period at hospital – result! (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "result!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="A") + F (abbreviation="fine") + TERM (synonym="period") + AT (literal="at") + H (abbreviation="hospital") = AFTERMATH; definition: "– result!" The answer is Aftermath.

Question 2

What is the answer to "A fine period at hospital – result! (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is Aftermath.