Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vladimir in play, say, wanting one drink (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a deletion. WA (synonym="WA") + TER (synonym="Vladimir in play, one of the characters in Waiting for Godot") = WATER; definition: "drink" The answer is WATER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Vladimir in play, say, wanting one drink (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is WATER.