Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sea child's most important problem? (4,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "most important problem". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAIN (synonym="Sea") + ISSUE (synonym="child's") = MAINISSUE; definition: "most important problem?" The answer is MAINISSUE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Sea child's most important problem? (4,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MAINISSUE.