Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shock as fishcakes initially run out (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Shock". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (first_letter="as") + F (first_letter="fishcakes") + R (abbreviation="run") + O (first_letter="out") = AFRO; definition: "Shock" The answer is AFRO.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Shock as fishcakes initially run out (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AFRO.