Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reserved hotel inside for Wile Ethelbert? (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Wile Ethelbert?". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. COY (synonym of "Reserved") + OTE (part of "hotel") [stripping: "inside"]; definition: "Wile Ethelbert?" The answer is COYOTE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Reserved hotel inside for Wile Ethelbert? (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is COYOTE.