Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Initial of mine on gold watch for author John (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "author John". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (first_letter="mine") + OR (abbreviation="gold") + TIMER (synonym="watch") = MORTIMER; definition: "author John" The answer is MORTIMER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Initial of mine on gold watch for author John (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MORTIMER.