Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Against endless search for survivors from the past (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "survivors from the past". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ANTI (synonym of "Against") + QUEST (synonym of "search") [deletion: "endless"]; definition: "survivors from the past" The answer is ANTIQUES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Against endless search for survivors from the past (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ANTIQUES.