Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Percent lost came to be worked out in insurer's estimate (11,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "insurer’s estimate". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PERCENT + LOST + CAME = REPLACEMENTCOST; definition: "insurer's estimate" The answer is REPLACEMENTCOST.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Percent lost came to be worked out in insurer's estimate (11,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is REPLACEMENTCOST.