Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unwanted bones in meat dish (5,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "meat dish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPARE (synonym="‘unwanted’") + RIBS (synonym="‘bones’") = SPARERIBS; definition: "and literal interpretation" The answer is SPARERIBS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Unwanted bones in meat dish (5,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SPARERIBS.