Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Escapes, just about, on hearing wife's in the vicinity (4,6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Escapes, just about". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (‘on hearing’) NEAR MISSUS (‘wife’s in the vicinity’). The answer is NEARMISSES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Escapes, just about, on hearing wife's in the vicinity (4,6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NEARMISSES.