Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "An element of unknown in our mic malfunctioning (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "An element". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IN (synonym="IN") + OUR (synonym="OUR") + MIC (synonym="MIC") + Z (synonym="unknown") = ZIRCONIUM; definition: "An element" The answer is ZIRCONIUM.

Question 2

What is the answer to "An element of unknown in our mic malfunctioning (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ZIRCONIUM.