Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prat in army is most grating (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ARSE (synonym="prat") in HOST (synonym="army") = HOARSEST The answer is HOARSEST.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Prat in army is most grating (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HOARSEST.