Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ragged clothes, the lot — check fabric (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "check fabric". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TATTERS (synonym="‘ragged clothes’") + ALL (synonym="‘the lot’") = TATTERSALL; definition: "— check fabric" The answer is TATTERSALL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Ragged clothes, the lot — check fabric (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TATTERSALL.