Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old Irish king and bishop relaxed in arbour (5,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Old Irish king". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of INARBOUR ("in arbour") [anagram: "relaxed"] + B (abbreviation of "bishop") = BRIANBORU; definition: "Old Irish king" The answer is BRIANBORU.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old Irish king and bishop relaxed in arbour (5,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BRIANBORU.