Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old fish market scandal over presentation of accounts? (12)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Old fish market". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BILLINGS (synonym="presentation of accounts") + GATE (synonym="GATE") = BILLINGSGATE; definition: "Old fish market" The answer is BILLINGSGATE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old fish market scandal over presentation of accounts? (12)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BILLINGSGATE.