Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Result of baking: experts taken aback about smell; kitchen evacuated at first (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPONGE (synonym="SPONGE") + CAKE (synonym="a result of baking") = SPONGECAKE The answer is SPONGECAKE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Result of baking: experts taken aback about smell; kitchen evacuated at first (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SPONGECAKE.