Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Year before getting paid results in hunger (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "hunger". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). Y (synonym="Y") + EARNING (synonym="EARNING") = YEARNING; definition: "hunger" The answer is YEARNING.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Year before getting paid results in hunger (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is YEARNING.