Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Help child king to return ancient city (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Help". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. SOS (synonym of "Help") + SON (synonym of "child") + K (abbreviation of "king") [reversal: "to"]; definition: "ancient city" The answer is KNOSSOS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Help child king to return ancient city (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is KNOSSOS.