Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Number of 3s very happy stripping sides on cupboard (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLOSE (synonym="CLOSE") + TO (synonym="TO") + YOU (synonym="song [number] recorded in 1970 by The CARPENTER s [3 down] singing duo") = CLOSETOYOU The answer is CLOSETOYOU.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Number of 3s very happy stripping sides on cupboard (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CLOSETOYOU.