Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fine island with a second firm in shambles? (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "shambles?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (abbreviation="Fine") + I (abbreviation="island") + A (from clue) + S (abbreviation="second") + CO (abbreviation="firm") = FIASCO; definition: "shambles?" The answer is FIASCO.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Fine island with a second firm in shambles? (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is FIASCO.