Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Confiscate this writer's money ... (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Confiscate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IM (abbreviation="this writer's") + POUND (synonym="money") = IMPOUND; definition: "Confiscate" The answer is IMPOUND.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Confiscate this writer's money ... (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is IMPOUND.