Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Match official in trouble before leaving the ground (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "before leaving the ground". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). REF (synonym="REF eree [match official]") in PLIGHT (synonym="difficult or dangerous situation; trouble") = PREFLIGHT The answer is PREFLIGHT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Match official in trouble before leaving the ground (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is PREFLIGHT.