Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Popular German city church, basically (2,7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "basically". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (abbreviation="Popular") + ESSEN (synonym="German city") + CE (abbreviation="church,") = INESSENCE; definition: "basically" The answer is INESSENCE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Popular German city church, basically (2,7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is INESSENCE.