Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stick and stone grow (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "grow". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PROP (synonym="stick") + AGATE (synonym="stone") = PROPAGATE; definition: "grow" The answer is PROPAGATE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Stick and stone grow (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PROPAGATE.