Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deputy taking credit for cleanse (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "cleanse". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CR (synonym="credit") in SUB (synonym="substitute=”Deputy”") = SCRUB; definition: "cleanse" The answer is SCRUB.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Deputy taking credit for cleanse (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SCRUB.