Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drunk is held for protection (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "protection". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ISHELD ("is held") [anagram: "Drunk"] = SHIELD; definition: "protection" The answer is SHIELD.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Drunk is held for protection (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHIELD.