Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "God willing old king shall receive artist and composer (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "God". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DV (synonym="abbreviation for Latin Deo volente = God willing = an acknowledgement that one’s plans may not always succeed") + O (synonym="abbreviation for old") + RA (synonym="abbreviation for Royal Academician = artist") + K (synonym="abbreviation for king") = DVORAK; definition: "composer" The answer is DVORAK.

Question 2

What is the answer to "God willing old king shall receive artist and composer (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DVORAK.