Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut up nurses worried that it's life-threatening (5,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "it’s life-threatening". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ATHT (synonym="ATHT") + DERAP (synonym="DERAP") = DEATHTRAP; definition: "it's life-threatening" The answer is DEATHTRAP.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cut up nurses worried that it's life-threatening (5,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DEATHTRAP.