Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "See court spies from abroad crossing ancient city (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "See court". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UR (synonym="ancient city") in CIA (synonym="spies from abroad") = CURIA; definition: "in the Roman Catholic Church" The answer is CURIA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "See court spies from abroad crossing ancient city (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CURIA.