Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Outlaw returned four-poster, say, under arrest (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "under arrest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAN (reversal="“outlaw”, returned") + BED (synonym="“four-poster, say”") = NABBED; definition: "under arrest" The answer is NABBED.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Outlaw returned four-poster, say, under arrest (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is NABBED.