Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Admit ambition is an embarrassing mistake (3,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "an embarrassing mistake". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OWN (synonym of "Admit") + GOAL (synonym of "ambition"); definition: "an embarrassing mistake" The answer is OWN GOAL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Admit ambition is an embarrassing mistake (3,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OWN GOAL.