Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coach has one period cut short in Canadian game (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Canadian game". The wordplay uses a deletion. CAR (synonym="coach, as in the “dining car” in a train") + I (synonym="one in Roman numerals") + BOU (synonym="North American (including Canadian") = CARIBOU; definition: "Canadian game" The answer is CARIBOU.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Coach has one period cut short in Canadian game (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CARIBOU.