Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nab criminal wearing soft fabric, one running the cooler (3,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "one running the cooler". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). anagram of FELT (synonym="soft fabric") + NAB (synonym="NAB") = FAN BELT; definition: "one running the cooler" The answer is FAN BELT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Nab criminal wearing soft fabric, one running the cooler (3,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is FAN BELT.