Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cover in outbuilding not quite retaining warmth (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Cover". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="HEAT") + HEAT (synonym="HEAT") + HE (synonym="HEAT") = SHEATHE; definition: "Cover" The answer is SHEATHE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cover in outbuilding not quite retaining warmth (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHEATHE.