Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Main witness by the sound of it (3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Main". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). SEA (sounds like "witness") [homophone: "sound"]; definition: "Main" The answer is SEA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Main witness by the sound of it (3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SEA.