Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drama as a pontiff is placed above God (4,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Drama". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (synonym="as") + A (abbreviation="a") + POPE (synonym="pontiff") + RA (synonym="God") = SOAP OPERA; definition: "Drama" The answer is SOAP OPERA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Drama as a pontiff is placed above God (4,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SOAP OPERA.