Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Collapse of penthouse maybe owned by banker (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Collapse". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). FLAT (synonym="penthouse maybe") in DEE (synonym="banker – river, at least 5 of them to choose from") = DEFLATE; definition: "Collapse" The answer is DEFLATE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Collapse of penthouse maybe owned by banker (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DEFLATE.