Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Inventive American journalist beginning to interview boy (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Inventive American". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ED (abbreviation="journalist") + I (first_letter="interview") + SON (abbreviation="boy") = EDISON; definition: "Inventive American" The answer is EDISON.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Inventive American journalist beginning to interview boy (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EDISON.