Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "King’s dark time with criminal getting honour (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "honour". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). K (synonym of "King's") + NIGHT (synonym of "dark time") + HOOD (synonym of "criminal"); definition: "honour" The answer is KNIGHTHOOD.

Question 2

What is the answer to "King’s dark time with criminal getting honour (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is KNIGHTHOOD.