Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Siegfried's sword in opera is unlike that of Damocles? (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Siegfried’s sword in opera". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NOT (synonym="NOT") + HUNG (synonym="HUNG") = NOTHUNG; definition: "Siegfried's sword in opera" The answer is NOTHUNG.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Siegfried's sword in opera is unlike that of Damocles? (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NOTHUNG.