Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Common prayer prefaces storm (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Common". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AVE (synonym="prayer") + RAGE (synonym="storm") = AVERAGE; definition: "Common" The answer is AVERAGE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Common prayer prefaces storm (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AVERAGE.