Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Billionaire to take charge of northern town (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "northern town". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GATES (synonym=""billionaire"") + HEAD (synonym=""to take charge of"") = GATESHEAD; definition: "northern town" The answer is GATESHEAD.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Billionaire to take charge of northern town (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is GATESHEAD.