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mikecork | 12:55 Thu 14th Apr 2016 | Crosswords
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Hope you folks can help me here!! Trying to get into the world of cryptic crosswords.

The clue is: Not having guys to give support (8)

Now I know the answer is stayless. My question is can someone please explain the link between clue and answer. Also is there any reason why some clues will end with a ?
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A guy (also called a stay) is a tent support rope
stayless
A stay is a guy (ropes for tents)
Guy gives support and if you don't have something you are less it e.g. potless,clueless etc :-)
Women do things better anyway ;-))
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Easy when you know how many thanks!! I was thinking of guy as in a man!!

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