Sam and Bettie working? I've no idea (2,5,2)
I believe the answer is:
it beats me
'i've no idea' is the definition.
(phrase used to show you don't know something)
'sam and bettie working?' is the wordplay.
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'working?' indicates an anagram.
'sam' put after 'bettie' is 'bettiesam'.
'bettiesam' with letters rearranged gives 'IT BEATS ME'.
I've seen this clue in The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution?
Install my app