Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lady to pick up advert for skirt (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "skirt". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AD (synonym="advert") in EVE (synonym="lady") = EVADE; definition: "skirt" The answer is EVADE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Lady to pick up advert for skirt (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EVADE.