Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deprived of religious significance, diehard in sect is put out (15)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Deprived of religious significance". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DIEHARDINSECTIS ("diehard in sect is") [anagram: "put out"] = DECHRISTIANISED; definition: "Deprived of religious significance," The answer is DECHRISTIANISED.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Deprived of religious significance, diehard in sect is put out (15)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DECHRISTIANISED.