Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "US director of play returning after three months (11)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "US director of play". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). QUARTER (synonym="three months") + BACK (synonym="returning.") = QUARTERBACK; definition: "US director of play" The answer is QUARTERBACK.

Question 2

What is the answer to "US director of play returning after three months (11)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is QUARTERBACK.