Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boatman told to go for being inattentive (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "being inattentive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AB (synonym="able-bodied sailor, so "boatman"") + SENT (synonym=""told to go"") = ABSENT; definition: "being inattentive" The answer is ABSENT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Boatman told to go for being inattentive (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ABSENT.