Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drink downstairs? Nonsense, according to a shanty singer (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Nonsense, according to a shanty singer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUM (synonym="‘drink’") + BELOW (synonym="‘downstairs’") = RUMBELOW The answer is RUMBELOW.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Drink downstairs? Nonsense, according to a shanty singer (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is RUMBELOW.