Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost slight case of indigestion? This affects metabolism (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "This affects metabolism". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INSUL (deletion) + IN (deletion) = INSULIN; definition: "This affects metabolism" The answer is INSULIN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Almost slight case of indigestion? This affects metabolism (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is INSULIN.