Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Modest having to accept trophy and fame (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "fame". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). POT (synonym="trophy") in SLIGHT (synonym="modest") = SPOTLIGHT; definition: "fame" The answer is SPOTLIGHT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Modest having to accept trophy and fame (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SPOTLIGHT.