Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Aussie possibly opposed to work, backing head of faculty (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Aussie possibly". The wordplay uses a reversal. ANTI (synonym="opposed to") + OP (reversal="work") + DEAN (synonym="head of faculty") = ANTIPODEAN; definition: "Aussie possibly" The answer is ANTIPODEAN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Aussie possibly opposed to work, backing head of faculty (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ANTIPODEAN.