Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Close and hot on the way out? (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "on the way out?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). END (synonym="Close") + ANGERED (synonym="hot") = ENDANGERED; definition: "on the way out?" The answer is ENDANGERED.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Close and hot on the way out? (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ENDANGERED.