Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "His law affected India's lingua franca (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "lingua franca". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of HISLAW ("His law") + I (abbreviation of "India's") [anagram: "affected"] = SWAHILI; definition: "lingua franca" The answer is SWAHILI.

Question 2

What is the answer to "His law affected India's lingua franca (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SWAHILI.