Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strong drink artist put up on shelf (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Strong drink". The wordplay uses a reversal. RA (reversal="Royal Academician, “artist”") + RACK (synonym="”shelf”") = ARRACK; definition: "Strong drink" The answer is ARRACK.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Strong drink artist put up on shelf (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ARRACK.