Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Links up over wire to capture unpleasant insect (5,3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "unpleasant insect". The wordplay uses a reversal. KNITS (reversal="links") + BUG (synonym="wire") = STINKBUG; definition: "unpleasant insect" The answer is STINKBUG.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Links up over wire to capture unpleasant insect (5,3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STINKBUG.