Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "With current lines, Shakespeare showing Iago's motivation? (3,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Iago's motivation?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (abbreviation="current") + LL (synonym="lines,") + WILL (synonym="Shakespeare") = ILL WILL; definition: "Iago's motivation?" The answer is ILL WILL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "With current lines, Shakespeare showing Iago's motivation? (3,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ILL WILL.