Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Went for private piece by author that is not printed (6-2,7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "that is not printed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JOINED (synonym="JOINED") + UP (synonym="i.e. joined the army, so “went for private”, as in the expression “he went for a soldier”") + WRITING (synonym="piece by author") = JOINEDUPWRITING; definition: "that is not printed" The answer is JOINEDUPWRITING.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Went for private piece by author that is not printed (6-2,7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is JOINEDUPWRITING.