Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Piece provided, worn pipe (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "pipe". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAN (synonym="chess “piece”") + IF (synonym="”provided”") + OLD (synonym="”worn”") = MANIFOLD; definition: "pipe" The answer is MANIFOLD.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Piece provided, worn pipe (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MANIFOLD.