Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Proper screens an element of bronzing — catching rays? (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "catching rays?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TIN (synonym="‘element of bronzing’ along with copper and perhaps other elements") in REAL (synonym="‘proper’") = RETINAL; definition: "— catching rays?" The answer is RETINAL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Proper screens an element of bronzing — catching rays? (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is RETINAL.