Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Desperate to go, having heard brief (6,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Desperate to go". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAUGHT (synonym="CAUGHT") + SHORT (synonym="SHORT") = CAUGHT SHORT; definition: "Desperate to go," The answer is CAUGHT SHORT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Desperate to go, having heard brief (6,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CAUGHT SHORT.