Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retirement habit: pays off to carry stick (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Retirement habit:". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of JAM (synonym="to stick") + PAYS (synonym="PAYS") = PYJAMAS; definition: "Retirement habit:" The answer is PYJAMAS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Retirement habit: pays off to carry stick (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PYJAMAS.