Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vacuous apprentice working for a very long time (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "time". The wordplay uses charade, parts. AE (middle of "apprentice") + ON (synonym of "working") [outer letters: "Vacuous"]; definition: "a very long time" The answer is AEON.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Vacuous apprentice working for a very long time (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AEON.