Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fighter closed and roared furiously (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Fighter". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ROARED ("roared") [anagram: "furiously"] + TO (abbreviation of "closed") = TOREADOR; definition: "Fighter" The answer is TOREADOR.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Fighter closed and roared furiously (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is TOREADOR.