Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A ransom put together for Oxbridge blue, perhaps (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Oxbridge blue, perhaps". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + RANSOM = OARSMAN; definition: "Oxbridge blue, perhaps" The answer is OARSMAN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "A ransom put together for Oxbridge blue, perhaps (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OARSMAN.