Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Banking centre, say, raised what's held in Russian banks (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Banking centre,". The wordplay uses a reversal. EG (reversal="abbrev. for “exempli gratia”/for example/say") + NEVA (synonym="a river in Russia/what is held within river banks in Russia") = GENEVA; definition: "Banking centre," The answer is GENEVA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Banking centre, say, raised what's held in Russian banks (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is GENEVA.