Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dour church with no branches? (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Dour". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CH (synonym="church") + ARMLESS (synonym="”with no branches?”") = CHARMLESS; definition: "Dour" The answer is CHARMLESS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Dour church with no branches? (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CHARMLESS.