Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rodent with reason to keep to itself (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Rodent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GROUND (synonym of "reason") + HOG (synonym of "keep to itself"); definition: "Rodent" The answer is GROUNDHOG.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Rodent with reason to keep to itself (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is GROUNDHOG.