Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "New area yielding iridescent material (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "iridescent material". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). N (abbreviation="New") + ACRE (synonym="area") = NACRE; definition: "iridescent material" The answer is NACRE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "New area yielding iridescent material (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NACRE.