Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mild distinction about island plague (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "plague". The wordplay uses charade, container. NUANCE (synonym of "Mild distinction") + IS (synonym of "island") [container: "about"]; definition: "plague" The answer is NUISANCE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Mild distinction about island plague (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NUISANCE.