Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "American spared by virus with spirit intact (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "intact". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VIR (synonym="VIR") + GIN (synonym="spirit") = VIRGIN The answer is VIRGIN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "American spared by virus with spirit intact (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is VIRGIN.