Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pigeon in port briefly with stick from Brighton? (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Pigeon". The wordplay uses a deletion. ROCK (synonym="stick of rock = confectionery sold at seaside resorts, such as Brighton") + DOVE (synonym="DOVE") = ROCKDOVE; definition: "Pigeon" The answer is ROCKDOVE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Pigeon in port briefly with stick from Brighton? (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ROCKDOVE.