Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mr James returned 'mood' paint? (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "paint". The wordplay uses a reversal. SID (reversal="Sid James the British actor=") + TEMPER (synonym="mood") = DISTEMPER; definition: "paint?" The answer is DISTEMPER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Mr James returned 'mood' paint? (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DISTEMPER.