Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Academic holding over preliminary text (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "preliminary text". The wordplay uses charade, container. PROF (synonym of "Academic") + O (synonym of "over") [container: "holding"]; definition: "preliminary text" The answer is PROOF.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Academic holding over preliminary text (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PROOF.