Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Things protecting quiet farming areas - farmer’s heading away (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Things protecting". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SH (synonym="quiet") + IELDS (synonym="farming areas") = SHIELDS The answer is SHIELDS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Things protecting quiet farming areas - farmer’s heading away (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHIELDS.