Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Male twins that may be soundly beaten? (3-3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "that may be soundly beaten?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOM (synonym="TOM") + TOM (synonym="TOM") = TOMTOM; definition: "a tom-tom drum can be “soundly beaten” i" The answer is TOMTOM.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Male twins that may be soundly beaten? (3-3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TOMTOM.