Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reptile showing love for a voodoo priestess (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "voodoo priestess". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. MAMBA (synonym of "Reptile") + O (abbreviation of "love") [deletion: "for"]; definition: "voodoo priestess" The answer is MAMBO.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Reptile showing love for a voodoo priestess (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MAMBO.