Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "It's rocky as result of drop in share (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "It's rocky". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OMIT (synonym="drop") in DOLE (synonym="share") = DOLOMITE; definition: "It's rocky" The answer is DOLOMITE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "It's rocky as result of drop in share (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DOLOMITE.