Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hefty? Pounds lighter, though not at first (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Hefty". The wordplay uses acrostic. L (synonym="pounds") + ARGE (synonym="lighter") = LARGE; definition: "Hefty?" The answer is LARGE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Hefty? Pounds lighter, though not at first (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LARGE.