Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opener gets run out in captivating draw (4,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "captivating draw". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. START (synonym of "gets") + TURN (synonym of "run") [deletion: "Opener"]; definition: "captivating draw" The answer is STARTURN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Opener gets run out in captivating draw (4,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STARTURN.