Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slap person tailing gumshoe? (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Slap". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EYE (synonym="EYE") + SHADOW (synonym="SHADOW") = EYESHADOW; definition: "Slap" The answer is EYESHADOW.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Slap person tailing gumshoe? (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is EYESHADOW.