Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Admired crew given fish as reward for service (6,9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "reward for service". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOLDEN (synonym="admired – successful, popular, excellent") + HANDS (synonym="crew – all hands on deck!") + HAKE (synonym="fish") = GOLDEN HANDSHAKE; definition: "reward for service" The answer is GOLDEN HANDSHAKE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Admired crew given fish as reward for service (6,9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is GOLDEN HANDSHAKE.