Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "In the boozer these, drunk, chatter idly (5,3,6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "chatter idly". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THEBOOZERTHESE ("the boozer these,") [anagram: "drunk,"] = SHOOTTHEBREEZE; definition: "chatter idly" The answer is SHOOT THE BREEZE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "In the boozer these, drunk, chatter idly (5,3,6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHOOT THE BREEZE.