Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "To cancel Mass, say, at end of day is a bit of a nerve (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "a bit of a nerve". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="ay") + END (synonym="ay") + RITE (synonym="cancel Mass.") = DENDRITE The answer is DENDRITE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "To cancel Mass, say, at end of day is a bit of a nerve (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DENDRITE.