Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "The sand ruined part of phone (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "part of phone". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THE + SAND = HANDSET; definition: "part of phone" The answer is HANDSET.

Question 2

What is the answer to "The sand ruined part of phone (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HANDSET.