Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mother hosting police ball is upset? Just a bit (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Just a bit". The wordplay uses a reversal. ODIC (synonym="ODIC") in MUM (synonym="‘mother’") = MODICUM; definition: "Just a bit" The answer is MODICUM.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Mother hosting police ball is upset? Just a bit (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MODICUM.