Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative cut by utter defeat? One such could be in the soup (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "One such could be in the soup". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ROUT (synonym="utter defeat") in CON (synonym="conservative") = CROUTON; definition: "soup" The answer is CROUTON.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Conservative cut by utter defeat? One such could be in the soup (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CROUTON.