Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "One doing sport to take off short top (3,6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "One doing sport". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SKI (synonym="SKI") + JUMPER (synonym="top") = SKIJUMPER; definition: "One doing sport" The answer is SKIJUMPER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "One doing sport to take off short top (3,6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SKIJUMPER.