Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pays attention when the evening news is shown on a handheld console (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AT (synonym="AT") + TEN (synonym="which is certainly when the ITV news is shown in the programme of that name") + DS (synonym="DS") = ATTENDS The answer is ATTENDS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Pays attention when the evening news is shown on a handheld console (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ATTENDS.