Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Agreed to smash one of the old gods that screw man (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "that screw man". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CHIMED (synonym="”Agreed” in ARES=god of war in Greek mythology=”one of the old gods” chimed=’was in harmony [with]’ e.g. ‘their view chimed with ours’") in ARES (synonym="god of war in Greek mythology=”one of the old gods” chimed=’was in harmony [with]’ e.g. ‘their view chimed with ours’") = ARCHIMEDES; definition: "that screw man" The answer is ARCHIMEDES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Agreed to smash one of the old gods that screw man (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ARCHIMEDES.