Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant secures agreements from French state (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "state". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym="OUIS") + OUIS (synonym="OUIS") + IANA (synonym="OUIS") = LOUISIANA; definition: "state" The answer is LOUISIANA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Plant secures agreements from French state (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LOUISIANA.