Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A hairdo, say, to wear down (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "wear down". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). A BRADE (sounds like, say) braid, hairstyle The answer is ABRADE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "A hairdo, say, to wear down (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ABRADE.