Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old city state's role in South Africa (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Old city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="state's") + PART (synonym="role") + A (first_letter="Africa") = SPARTA; definition: "Old city" The answer is SPARTA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old city state's role in South Africa (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SPARTA.