Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perishing with convulsive twitch after electrical discharge (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Perishing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ARC (synonym="electrical discharge = spark") + TIC (synonym="convulsive twitch = involuntary movement") = ARCTIC; definition: "Perishing" The answer is ARCTIC.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Perishing with convulsive twitch after electrical discharge (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ARCTIC.