Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Set off in clearness, then they go up in flames (7,8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of IN CLEARNESS THEN = CHINESELANTERNS The answer is CHINESELANTERNS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Set off in clearness, then they go up in flames (7,8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CHINESELANTERNS.