Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "500 homes tidy up mess, say (6,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition part of the clue is "mess, say". The wordplay technique is a charade (building blocks). The answer is DININGROOM. Explanation: A charade of D (‘Roman numeral, ‘500’) plus In (home) plus IN (home, hence ‘homes’) plus GROOM (‘tidy up’).

Question 2

What is the answer to "500 homes tidy up mess, say (6,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DININGROOM.

Question 3

What type of wordplay is used in "500 homes tidy up mess, say (6,4)"?

Accepted Answer

This clue uses a charade (building blocks) as its wordplay technique.