Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "My boss accepts people to do what subeditors do (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "what subeditors do". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MEN (synonym="people") in ED (synonym="editor, the setter’s boss") = EMEND; definition: "what subeditors do" The answer is EMEND.

Question 2

What is the answer to "My boss accepts people to do what subeditors do (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EMEND.