Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slag off deserving author (10)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "author". The wordplay uses an anagram. GALS (synonym="GALS") + WORTHY (synonym="‘deserving’") = GALSWORTHY; definition: "author" The answer is GALSWORTHY.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Slag off deserving author (10)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is GALSWORTHY.