Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cutting down on nice drug? Preposterous! (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Cutting". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NICEDRUG ("nice drug?") [anagram: "Preposterous!"] = REDUCING; definition: "Cutting down" The answer is REDUCING.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Cutting down on nice drug? Preposterous! (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is REDUCING.