Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Maybe a Forest defender's heard, one providing the score (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "one providing the score". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like “a ranger” (a forest defender). The answer is ARRANGER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Maybe a Forest defender's heard, one providing the score (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ARRANGER.