Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost speak up, wretch: you a traitor too? (2,2,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "you a traitor too?". The wordplay uses a reversal. ETTU (synonym="ETTU") + BRUTE (synonym="‘wretch’") = ETTUBRUTE; definition: "you a traitor too?" The answer is ETTUBRUTE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Almost speak up, wretch: you a traitor too? (2,2,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ETTUBRUTE.