Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hopeful type with venom, I rave (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Hopeful". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ASP (synonym="venom,") + I (abbreviation="I") + RANT (synonym="rave") = ASPIRANT; definition: "Hopeful" The answer is ASPIRANT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Hopeful type with venom, I rave (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ASPIRANT.