Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crisis with English vehicle missing a crossing over French sea (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Crisis". The wordplay uses a deletion. E (synonym="English") + MER (synonym="French sea") + GENCY (synonym="vehicle") = EMERGENCY; definition: "Crisis" The answer is EMERGENCY.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Crisis with English vehicle missing a crossing over French sea (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EMERGENCY.