Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Essence of chapter missing from long book (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Essence". The wordplay uses a deletion. EPI (synonym="EPI") + TOME (synonym="long book") = EPITOME; definition: "Essence" The answer is EPITOME.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Essence of chapter missing from long book (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EPITOME.