Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Allowed bad similes to be rewritten (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Allowed". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BADSIMILES ("bad similes") [anagram: "rewritten"] = ADMISSIBLE; definition: "Allowed" The answer is ADMISSIBLE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Allowed bad similes to be rewritten (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ADMISSIBLE.