Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cruel French here? You must provide cover (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Cruel". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ICI (synonym="French “here”") in VOUS (synonym="French “you”") = VICIOUS; definition: "Cruel" The answer is VICIOUS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cruel French here? You must provide cover (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is VICIOUS.