Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Four brave guards gad about (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "gad about". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IV (synonym="four") in GALLANT (synonym="brave") = GALLIVANT; definition: "gad about" The answer is GALLIVANT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Four brave guards gad about (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is GALLIVANT.