Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ghastly creature pinching taxi (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Ghastly". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CAB (synonym="CAB") in MARE (synonym="MARE") = MACABRE; definition: "Ghastly" The answer is MACABRE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Ghastly creature pinching taxi (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MACABRE.