Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scottish prosecutor, female, is about fifty (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Scottish prosecutor". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym of "female,") + IS (synonym of "is") + CA (synonym of "about") + L (synonym of "fifty"); definition: "Scottish prosecutor," The answer is FISCAL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Scottish prosecutor, female, is about fifty (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is FISCAL.