Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Notices a flailing paddler (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "paddler". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOTICESA ("Notices a") [anagram: "flailing"] = CANOEIST; definition: "paddler" The answer is CANOEIST.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Notices a flailing paddler (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CANOEIST.