Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Duly hire new housing minister, ultimately in a rush (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "in a rush". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DULY (synonym="DULY") + HIRE (synonym="HIRE") + R (synonym="final letter of minister") = HURRIEDLY; definition: "in a rush" The answer is HURRIEDLY.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Duly hire new housing minister, ultimately in a rush (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HURRIEDLY.