Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Polar bear's prey, almost humanoid, competent on the water (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "competent on the water". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEA (synonym="L") + MANLIKE (synonym="almost humanoid. Not an everyday word") = SEAMANLIKE; definition: "competent on the water" The answer is SEAMANLIKE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Polar bear's prey, almost humanoid, competent on the water (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SEAMANLIKE.