Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pepys, for one, is said to be the worst (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "the worst". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (‘is said to be’) DIARIST (‘Pepys, for one’). The answer is DIREST.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Pepys, for one, is said to be the worst (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DIREST.