Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "A previous entertainer (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "entertainer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym of "A") + FORMER (synonym of "previous"); definition: "entertainer" The answer is PERFORMER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "A previous entertainer (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PERFORMER.