Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Steel, say, was shown by artist beset by defamation (7)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "defamation". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RA (synonym="artist") in LIBEL (synonym="defamation") = LIBERAL; definition: "Steel, say," The answer is LIBERAL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Steel, say, was shown by artist beset by defamation (7)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LIBERAL.