Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative setter taking in a clot (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "clot". The wordplay uses charade, container. CON (synonym of "Conservative") + GEL (synonym of "setter") + A (abbreviation of "a") [container: "taking"]; definition: "clot" The answer is CONGEAL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Conservative setter taking in a clot (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CONGEAL.