Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bitter substance girl preserved apparently (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Bitter substance". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ANN (synonym="girl") in TIN (synonym="TIN") = TANNIN; definition: "Bitter substance" The answer is TANNIN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Bitter substance girl preserved apparently (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TANNIN.