Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "CIA messed about with Castro's country (5,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "country". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CIA (synonym="CIA") + CASTRO (synonym="CASTRO") = COSTA RICA; definition: "country" The answer is COSTA RICA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "CIA messed about with Castro's country (5,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is COSTA RICA.