Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "US state with mines mostly worked out? (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "US state". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ORE (synonym="ORE") + GON (synonym="e") = OREGON; definition: "US state" The answer is OREGON.

Question 2

What is the answer to "US state with mines mostly worked out? (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OREGON.