Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Consciously old-fashioned, suitable to modernise later (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "to modernise later". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RETRO (synonym of "Consciously old-fashioned,") + FIT (synonym of "suitable"); definition: "to modernise later" The answer is RETROFIT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Consciously old-fashioned, suitable to modernise later (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is RETROFIT.