Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "How old is footwear damage? (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "damage?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SABOT (synonym="clog") + AGE (synonym="clog") = SABOTAGE; definition: "damage?" The answer is SABOTAGE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "How old is footwear damage? (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SABOTAGE.