Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excitement of American after short drink (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Excitement". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. DRAM (synonym of "drink") [curtailing: "short"] + A (synonym of "American"); definition: "Excitement" The answer is DRAMA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Excitement of American after short drink (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DRAMA.