Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "After ruin, Penny and Bill in temporary housing (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "temporary housing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRASH (synonym="ruin") + P (synonym="penny") + AD (synonym="bill") = CRASHPAD; definition: "temporary housing" The answer is CRASHPAD.

Question 2

What is the answer to "After ruin, Penny and Bill in temporary housing (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CRASHPAD.