Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Politician caught in awkward recline with unnatural material (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "unnatural material". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MP (synonym="politician") + RECLINE (synonym="RECLINE") = CRIMPLENE; definition: "unnatural material" The answer is CRIMPLENE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Politician caught in awkward recline with unnatural material (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CRIMPLENE.