Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shortly aiming for painkiller (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "painkiller". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ASPIRING (synonym of "aiming") [curtailing: "Shortly"]; definition: "painkiller" The answer is ASPIRIN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Shortly aiming for painkiller (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ASPIRIN.