Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reasons with number of Romans in specs, so to speak (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Reasons". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). IV (synonym="four, a “number of Romans”") in MOTES (synonym="“specks” a homophone [ so to speak ] of SPECS") = MOTIVES; definition: "Reasons" The answer is MOTIVES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Reasons with number of Romans in specs, so to speak (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MOTIVES.