Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old fighter somewhat exhilaratingly knocked back (3)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Old fighter". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Backwards hidden in [exh]ILA[raingly]. The answer is ALI.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Old fighter somewhat exhilaratingly knocked back (3)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ALI.