Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "John Kettley's focus on a hydrocarbon veto uncovered (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "John". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (synonym="middle letter or ‘focus’ of Kettley") + OIL (synonym="hydrocarbon") + ET (synonym="ET") = TOILET; definition: "John" The answer is TOILET.

Question 2

What is the answer to "John Kettley's focus on a hydrocarbon veto uncovered (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TOILET.