Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sound threatening to increase loudness initially (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Sound threatening". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. GROW (synonym of "increase") + L (first letter of "loudness") [first letter: "initially"]; definition: "Sound threatening" The answer is GROWL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Sound threatening to increase loudness initially (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is GROWL.