Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fortified, Brummie turned up and performed aircraft manoeuvre (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Fortified". The wordplay uses a reversal. EM (synonym=""Brummie", turned up") + BANKED (synonym=""performed aircraft manoeuvre"") = EMBANKED; definition: "Fortified," The answer is EMBANKED.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Fortified, Brummie turned up and performed aircraft manoeuvre (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EMBANKED.