Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Damage jewellery pocketing one gem criminally, triggering alarm (14)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "triggering alarm". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ONE (synonym="ONE") + GEM (synonym="GEM") + SCAR (synonym="SCAR") + RING (synonym="RING") = SCAREMONGERING; definition: "triggering alarm" The answer is SCAREMONGERING.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Damage jewellery pocketing one gem criminally, triggering alarm (14)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SCAREMONGERING.