Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheers and jeers are forbidden (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "are forbidden". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TA (synonym="‘cheers’ as thank you") + BOOS (synonym="‘jeers’") = TABOOS; definition: "are forbidden" The answer is TABOOS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cheers and jeers are forbidden (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TABOOS.