Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A heavenly body appearing in religious texts (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "religious texts". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="asteroid") + VESTA (synonym="asteroid") = AVESTA; definition: "religious texts" The answer is AVESTA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "A heavenly body appearing in religious texts (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AVESTA.