Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mum searched frantically wanting diameter for pipe (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "pipe". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MUM (synonym="MUM") + SEARCHE (synonym="SEARCHE") = MEERSCHAUM; definition: "pipe" The answer is MEERSCHAUM.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Mum searched frantically wanting diameter for pipe (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MEERSCHAUM.