Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Climber surgeon encountered by church (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Climber". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VET (synonym="surgeon") + CH (abbreviation="church") = VETCH; definition: "Climber" The answer is VETCH.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Climber surgeon encountered by church (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is VETCH.