Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "You shouldn't have breast reduction! It's forbidden (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "forbidden". The wordplay uses a deletion. TA (synonym="slang for thank you; “you shouldn’t have!” = a rather illogical way of expressing gratitude for someone’s generosity") + BOO (synonym="BOO") = TABOO; definition: "It's forbidden" The answer is TABOO.

Question 2

What is the answer to "You shouldn't have breast reduction! It's forbidden (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TABOO.