Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fail to meet comedian (5,2)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "comedian". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STAND (synonym="meet") + UP (synonym="to") = STANDUP; definition: "comedian" The answer is STANDUP.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Fail to meet comedian (5,2)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STANDUP.