Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abandoned children getting away from the Tories? (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "getting away from the Tories?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LEFT (synonym="abandoned") + WARDS (synonym="children") = LEFTWARDS The answer is LEFTWARDS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Abandoned children getting away from the Tories? (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LEFTWARDS.