Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Picked up next to popular bar (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "bar". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="”popular”") + GOT (synonym="”Picked up” after IN=”popular”") = INGOT; definition: "bar" The answer is INGOT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Picked up next to popular bar (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is INGOT.