Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Parts of bureaucratic process are switched becoming less extensive (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "less extensive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAPE (synonym="‘parts of bureaucratic process’") + RED (synonym="RED") = TAPERED The answer is TAPERED.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Parts of bureaucratic process are switched becoming less extensive (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TAPERED.