Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hamper in hut left half abandoned (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Hamper". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. SHACK (synonym of "hut") + LET (synonym of "left") [deletion: "half"]; definition: "Hamper" The answer is SHACKLE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Hamper in hut left half abandoned (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHACKLE.