Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nato abandoning borders one time with difficulty (2,1,7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "with difficulty". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AT (synonym="o") + A (synonym="one") + STRETCH (synonym=""time" in jail") = ATASTRETCH; definition: "with difficulty" The answer is ATASTRETCH.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Nato abandoning borders one time with difficulty (2,1,7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ATASTRETCH.