Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attack in California city bay, a start to tragedy (4,3,2)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Attack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LA (abbreviation="city") + SHOUT (synonym="bay,") + A (abbreviation="a") + T (first_letter="tragedy") = LASHOUTAT; definition: "Attack" The answer is LASHOUTAT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Attack in California city bay, a start to tragedy (4,3,2)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LASHOUTAT.