Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excuse boxer boxing illegally at the start (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Excuse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALI (synonym="boxer") + B (first_letter="boxing") + I (first_letter="illegally") = ALIBI; definition: "Excuse" The answer is ALIBI.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Excuse boxer boxing illegally at the start (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ALIBI.