Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Daring moves — key, a spade finesse (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Daring moves". The wordplay uses an anagram. ESC (synonym="‘key’ on a computer keyboard") + APADES (synonym="APADES") = ESCAPADES; definition: "Daring moves —" The answer is ESCAPADES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Daring moves — key, a spade finesse (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ESCAPADES.