Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prickly complaint from Australian ambassador with rubbish sandwiches (4,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Prickly complaint". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HE (synonym="His/Her Excellency, "ambassador"") + A (synonym="Australian") + TRASH (synonym="rubbish") = HEATRASH; definition: "Prickly complaint" The answer is HEATRASH.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Prickly complaint from Australian ambassador with rubbish sandwiches (4,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HEATRASH.