Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Group taking a bit to produce special item (3,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "special item". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SET (synonym="group") + PIECE (synonym="bit") = SETPIECE; definition: "special item" The answer is SETPIECE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Group taking a bit to produce special item (3,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SETPIECE.