Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Recoil at political bias employed by one who serves? (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "employed by one who serves?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BACK (synonym="recoil") + SPIN (synonym="political bias") = BACKSPIN The answer is BACKSPIN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Recoil at political bias employed by one who serves? (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BACKSPIN.