Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "At first, convict turned grey in the pen (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "in the pen". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. C (first letter of "convict turned") + AGED (synonym of "grey") [first letter: "At"]; definition: "in the pen" The answer is CAGED.

Question 2

What is the answer to "At first, convict turned grey in the pen (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CAGED.