Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Painting has the power that a mechanic could make good use of (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OIL (synonym="painting") + CAN (synonym="has the power") = OILCAN The answer is OILCAN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Painting has the power that a mechanic could make good use of (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OILCAN.