Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plotting together? Old American laughs (2,7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Plotting together?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INCA (synonym="INCA") + HOOTS (synonym="HOOTS") = IN CAHOOTS; definition: "Plotting together?" The answer is IN CAHOOTS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Plotting together? Old American laughs (2,7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is IN CAHOOTS.