Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Story of western state with arable land (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Story". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym of "western") + AVER (synonym of "state") + LEY (synonym of "arable land"); definition: "Story" The answer is WAVERLEY.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Story of western state with arable land (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is WAVERLEY.