Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sort of explosion shattered column in the back (13)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Sort of explosion". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COLUMN (synonym="COLUMN") + THE (synonym="THE") + REAR (synonym="back") = THERMONUCLEAR; definition: "Sort of explosion" The answer is THERMONUCLEAR.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Sort of explosion shattered column in the back (13)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is THERMONUCLEAR.