Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mark firm losing half of capital (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Mark". The wordplay uses a deletion. CO (abbreviation="firm") + L (first_letter="losing") + O (first_letter="of") + N (synonym="capital") = COLON; definition: "Mark" The answer is COLON.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Mark firm losing half of capital (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is COLON.