Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "In the grip of dysentery Bluebird makes a mess (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "makes a mess". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). I (synonym="Bluebird – the setter") in RUNS (synonym="dysentery") = RUINS The answer is RUINS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "In the grip of dysentery Bluebird makes a mess (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is RUINS.