Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Macpherson report the first of lots (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Macpherson". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone (report) of L which is the first letter of L[ots]. The Australian actor and model Elle Macpherson. It would help to have an indication of a definition-by-example, or some additional information (as in the following clue), because there are many other people called Elle and many other people called Macpherson. The answer is ELLE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Macpherson report the first of lots (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ELLE.