Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dry answer about ambassador's character (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "character". The wordplay uses charade, container. TT (synonym of "Dry") + A (abbreviation of "answer") + HE (synonym of "ambassador's") [container: "about"]; definition: "character" The answer is THETA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Dry answer about ambassador's character (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is THETA.