Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ultimate in disappointment, wife getting diamonds another time (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "another time". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (synonym="in") + W (abbreviation="wife") + ICE (synonym="diamonds") = TWICE; definition: "another time" The answer is TWICE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Ultimate in disappointment, wife getting diamonds another time (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TWICE.