Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Illnesses with man taken short, going to wrong loo! (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Illnesses". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MA (abbreviation="man") + LADIES (synonym="loo!") = MALADIES; definition: "Illnesses" The answer is MALADIES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Illnesses with man taken short, going to wrong loo! (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MALADIES.