Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Look spent and ruined (6,2)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "ruined". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LO (abbreviation="Look") + USEDUP (synonym="spent") = LOUSEDUP; definition: "ruined" The answer is LOUSEDUP.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Look spent and ruined (6,2)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LOUSEDUP.