Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Relinquish control of car, following shock (4,1,4,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Relinquish control". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAKE (synonym="TAKE") + ABACK (synonym="shock") + SEAT (synonym="SEAT") = TAKEABACKSEAT; definition: "Relinquish control" The answer is TAKEABACKSEAT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Relinquish control of car, following shock (4,1,4,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TAKEABACKSEAT.