Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mountain lass found in area around Kolkata (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Mountain". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BEN (synonym="Mountain") + GAL (abbreviation="lass") = BENGAL; definition: "area around Kolkata" The answer is BENGAL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Mountain lass found in area around Kolkata (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BENGAL.