Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dashed into city, missing the lecture (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "lecture". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAN (synonym="dashed") in HAGUE (synonym="city") = HARANGUE; definition: "lecture" The answer is HARANGUE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Dashed into city, missing the lecture (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HARANGUE.