Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sinner to dwell to the north, by Slough (3-5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Sinner". The wordplay uses a reversal. SHED (synonym="‘slough’, pronounced sluff") + EVIL (synonym="EVIL") = SHEDEVIL; definition: "Sinner" The answer is SHEDEVIL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Sinner to dwell to the north, by Slough (3-5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SHEDEVIL.