Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Party before long for senior member (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "senior member". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (synonym="party") + YEN (synonym="long for") = DOYEN; definition: "senior member" The answer is DOYEN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Party before long for senior member (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DOYEN.