Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "East Mexicans bamboozled tax collector (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "tax collector". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MEXICANS ("Mexicans") [anagram: "bamboozled"] + E (abbreviation of "East") = EXCISEMAN; definition: "tax collector" The answer is EXCISEMAN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "East Mexicans bamboozled tax collector (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EXCISEMAN.