Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Encourage chopper making extension for hatching birds (3,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "extension for hatching birds". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EGG (synonym="‘encourage’") + TOOTH (synonym="‘chopper’") = EGGTOOTH; definition: "extension for hatching birds" The answer is EGGTOOTH.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Encourage chopper making extension for hatching birds (3,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EGGTOOTH.