Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Moderate old Conservatives, after revolution, in nervy state (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "nervy state". The wordplay uses a reversal. WETS (reversal="‘moderate old Conservatives’ under Margaret Thatcher") = STEW; definition: "nervy state" The answer is STEW.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Moderate old Conservatives, after revolution, in nervy state (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STEW.