Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Housing - very steep housing - for subaltern (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Housing -". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LT (synonym="=subaltern, i.e. lieutenant") in SHEER (synonym="=very steep") = SHELTER; definition: "Housing -" The answer is SHELTER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Housing - very steep housing - for subaltern (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHELTER.