Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old king, one banning painting, possibly then returning it (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Old king". The wordplay uses a reversal. ART (synonym="ART") + AXER (synonym="AXER") + SEX (reversal="it") = ARTAXERXES; definition: "Old king," The answer is ARTAXERXES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old king, one banning painting, possibly then returning it (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ARTAXERXES.