Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Couples covering pillowcases after sleep: dirty ones need changing (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "dirty ones need changing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NAP (synonym="sleep") + PI (synonym="PI") + ES (synonym="ES") = NAPPIES; definition: "dirty ones need changing" The answer is NAPPIES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Couples covering pillowcases after sleep: dirty ones need changing (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NAPPIES.