Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hackneyed stuff by journalist with complaint — probably canned (6,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "probably canned". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CORN (synonym="‘hackneyed stuff’") + ED (synonym="‘journalist’") + BEEF (synonym="‘complaint’") = CORNEDBEEF; definition: "— probably canned" The answer is CORNEDBEEF.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Hackneyed stuff by journalist with complaint — probably canned (6,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CORNEDBEEF.