Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stout men put up walls of lovely old college (4-4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Stout". The wordplay uses a reversal. RO (synonym="RO") + LY (synonym="‘walls of L ovel Y ‘") + POLY (synonym="polytechnic, ‘old college’") = ROLYPOLY; definition: "Stout" The answer is ROLYPOLY.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Stout men put up walls of lovely old college (4-4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ROLYPOLY.