Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Copper, bismuth and carbon in form of sugar? (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "form of sugar?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CU (abbreviation="Copper,") + BI (synonym="bismuth") + C (abbreviation="carbon") = CUBIC; definition: "form of sugar?" The answer is CUBIC.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Copper, bismuth and carbon in form of sugar? (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CUBIC.