Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old boy, taken in by baddy, gives expression of resignation (3,3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "expression of resignation". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OB (synonym="OB") in TOAD (synonym="TOAD") = TOOBAD; definition: "expression of resignation" The answer is TOOBAD.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old boy, taken in by baddy, gives expression of resignation (3,3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TOOBAD.