Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clever to be elected, then reject negative promises (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Clever". The wordplay uses a reversal. IN (synonym="elected") + NEG (reversal="NEG") + IOUS (synonym="IOUS") = INGENIOUS; definition: "Clever" The answer is INGENIOUS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Clever to be elected, then reject negative promises (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is INGENIOUS.