Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Careless husband down with friends from the south (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Careless". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (synonym of "husband") + SAD (synonym of "down") + PAL (synonym of "friends") + S (synonym of "south"); definition: "Careless" The answer is SLAPDASH.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Careless husband down with friends from the south (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SLAPDASH.