Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "What's said to be average appearance (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "appearance". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). MIEN (sounds like "average") [homophone: "What's"]; definition: "appearance" The answer is MIEN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "What's said to be average appearance (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MIEN.