Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Black cat runs for ball pitched short (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "ball pitched short". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (abbreviation="Black") + OUNCE (synonym="cat") + R (abbreviation="runs") = BOUNCER; definition: "ball pitched short" The answer is BOUNCER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Black cat runs for ball pitched short (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BOUNCER.