Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "First woman almost to register as competitive rider (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "rider". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. EVE (synonym of "First woman") + ENTER (synonym of "register") [curtailing: "almost"]; definition: "competitive rider" The answer is EVENTER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "First woman almost to register as competitive rider (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EVENTER.