Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pungent plant women like a bit short (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "short". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="women") + AS (synonym="like") + A (synonym="A") + BI (synonym="BI") = WASABI The answer is WASABI.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Pungent plant women like a bit short (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is WASABI.