Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Director’s dreadful pie chart offering minimal layout (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Director’s dreadful pie chart offering minimal layout". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. anagram of PIE (synonym="PIE") + CHART (synonym="CHART") + D (synonym="abbreviation for director") = DIRTCHEAP; definition: "offering minimal layout" The answer is DIRTCHEAP.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Director’s dreadful pie chart offering minimal layout (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DIRTCHEAP.