Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Merchant who used to be a baggage-handler? (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Merchant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym="EX") + PORTER (synonym="PORTER") = EXPORTER; definition: "Merchant" The answer is EXPORTER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Merchant who used to be a baggage-handler? (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EXPORTER.