Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cocktail dress inspiring painting? (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Cocktail". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ART (synonym="painting") in MINI (synonym="dress") = MARTINI; definition: "Cocktail" The answer is MARTINI.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cocktail dress inspiring painting? (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MARTINI.