Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spectre flying around that is frightening in the extreme (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "frightening in the extreme". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SCEPTRE (synonym="SCEPTRE") + IE (synonym="that is") = CREEPIEST; definition: "frightening in the extreme" The answer is CREEPIEST.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Spectre flying around that is frightening in the extreme (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CREEPIEST.