Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "One keeps pride in check, changing into more pathetic clothes (4-5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LAMER (synonym="more pathetic") + INTO (synonym="INTO") = LIONTAMER The answer is LIONTAMER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "One keeps pride in check, changing into more pathetic clothes (4-5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LIONTAMER.