Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Short underclothes no good, but staying on (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "staying on". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LINGERI (synonym="e") + NG (synonym="no good") = LINGERING; definition: "staying on" The answer is LINGERING.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Short underclothes no good, but staying on (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LINGERING.