Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rescues tortured soul in temptation (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Rescues". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). anagram of SOUL (synonym="SOUL") + BAIT (synonym="BAIT") = BAILSOUT; definition: "Rescues" The answer is BAILSOUT.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Rescues tortured soul in temptation (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BAILSOUT.