Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "One studying a bit of poetry will talk (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "talk". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym="CON") + VERSE (synonym="VERSE") = CONVERSE; definition: "talk" The answer is CONVERSE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "One studying a bit of poetry will talk (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CONVERSE.