Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opera with a lot of musical backing using standards (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "using standards". The wordplay uses a reversal. NORMA (synonym="the normal crossword opera") + EVIT (reversal="EVIT") = NORMATIVE; definition: "using standards" The answer is NORMATIVE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Opera with a lot of musical backing using standards (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NORMATIVE.