Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abandons currently popular ball at court (4,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "ball at court". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DROPS (synonym="Abandons") + HOT (synonym="popular") = DROP SHOT; definition: "ball at court" The answer is DROP SHOT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Abandons currently popular ball at court (4,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DROP SHOT.