Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Period: indication of pause to hear one hoping for net profit? (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "one hoping for net profit?". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). DOT (synonym="period – full stop") + COMMER (synonym="COMMER") = DOTCOMMER The answer is DOTCOMMER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Period: indication of pause to hear one hoping for net profit? (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DOTCOMMER.