Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Handle first fruit picker held in both hands (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Handle". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EVE (synonym="‘first fruit picker’") in LR (synonym="‘both hands’") = LEVER; definition: "Handle" The answer is LEVER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Handle first fruit picker held in both hands (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LEVER.