Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Group of prominent scientists support writer's blocks (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "blocks". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BARRIE (synonym="writer") + RS (synonym="Royal Society – prominent scientists") = BARRIERS; definition: "blocks" The answer is BARRIERS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Group of prominent scientists support writer's blocks (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BARRIERS.