Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sour fruit contributed by mother and child (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "child". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DAM (synonym="mother") + SON (synonym="child") = DAMSON; definition: "Sour fruit" The answer is DAMSON.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Sour fruit contributed by mother and child (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DAMSON.