Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Past players rather dull? (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "dull?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym of "Past") + CAST (synonym of "players"); definition: "rather dull?" The answer is OVERCAST.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Past players rather dull? (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OVERCAST.