Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Debussy's prelude has odd beat (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "beat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (first_letter="Debussy's") + RUM (abbreviation="odd") = DRUM; definition: "beat" The answer is DRUM.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Debussy's prelude has odd beat (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DRUM.