Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Backed America and abandoned another country (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "country". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of US (synonym="America") + AND (synonym="AND") = SUDAN; definition: "another country" The answer is SUDAN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Backed America and abandoned another country (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SUDAN.