Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gets hold of Government's original files (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Gets hold of". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (abbreviation="Government's") + RASPS (synonym="files") = GRASPS; definition: "Gets hold of" The answer is GRASPS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Gets hold of Government's original files (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is GRASPS.