Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Straight man mostly to halt rise of self-assertiveness (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Straight man". The wordplay uses a reversal. STO (synonym="STO") + EGO (reversal="EGO") = STOOGE; definition: "Straight man" The answer is STOOGE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Straight man mostly to halt rise of self-assertiveness (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STOOGE.