Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "In secret nude knotted on chair with middle cut out around balls (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "In secret". The wordplay uses a reversal. UNDE (synonym="UNDE") + RC (synonym="C <hai> R ; “with middle cut out” means all but first and last letters are dropped; “around” indicates reversal") + OVER (synonym="=balls, in cricket") = UNDERCOVER; definition: "In secret" The answer is UNDERCOVER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "In secret nude knotted on chair with middle cut out around balls (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is UNDERCOVER.