Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brace of trout initially confiscated by state (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Brace". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). T (synonym="rout") in SAY (synonym=""state"") = STAY; definition: "Brace" The answer is STAY.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Brace of trout initially confiscated by state (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STAY.