Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Appointment to office coming before unrest? (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Appointment to office". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRE (synonym="PRE") + FERMENT (synonym="FERMENT") = PREFERMENT; definition: "Appointment to office" The answer is PREFERMENT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Appointment to office coming before unrest? (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PREFERMENT.