Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Singer making mess of carol, not keeping time (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Singer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CAROL (synonym="CAROL") + NOT (synonym="NOT") + T (synonym="time") = CONTRALTO; definition: "Singer" The answer is CONTRALTO.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Singer making mess of carol, not keeping time (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CONTRALTO.