Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quiet advocate for a flushing out of the old order? (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "a flushing out of the old order". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym="piano, quiet") + URGE (synonym="advocate") = PURGE The answer is PURGE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Quiet advocate for a flushing out of the old order? (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PURGE.