Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lead in paint Rothko has absorbed (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Lead in". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden answer (. . . has absorbed) in [pa] INT RO [thko]. Short for introduction. The answer is INTRO.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Lead in paint Rothko has absorbed (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is INTRO.