Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Priceless coat lost by child the first of several to go missing (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Priceless". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HIL (synonym="HIL") + ARIOUS (synonym="several missing first letter") = HILARIOUS; definition: "Priceless" The answer is HILARIOUS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Priceless coat lost by child the first of several to go missing (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HILARIOUS.