Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Religious scholar's brief chat (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Religious". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. RABBIT (synonym of "chat") [curtailing: "brief"]; definition: "Religious scholar's" The answer is RABBI.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Religious scholar's brief chat (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is RABBI.