Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cover uncultivated land in middle of desert (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Cover". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HEATH (synonym="‘uncultivated land’") in SE (synonym="‘middle of de SE rt’") = SHEATHE; definition: "Cover" The answer is SHEATHE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cover uncultivated land in middle of desert (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHEATHE.