Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor with surgeries ahead of dangerous court action (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "action". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DR (synonym="doctor") + OPS (synonym="surgeries") + HOT (synonym="dangerous") = DROPSHOT; definition: "action" The answer is DROPSHOT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Doctor with surgeries ahead of dangerous court action (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DROPSHOT.