Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Return of American poet mostly creates excitement (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "excitement". The wordplay uses a reversal. US (reversal="US") + SPENSE (synonym="SPENSE") = SUSPENSE; definition: "excitement" The answer is SUSPENSE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Return of American poet mostly creates excitement (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SUSPENSE.