Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost domesticated some pigs by the sound of drums (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "drums". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAM (synonym="TAM") + BOURS (synonym="BOURS") = TAMBOURS; definition: "drums" The answer is TAMBOURS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Almost domesticated some pigs by the sound of drums (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TAMBOURS.