Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Swish hotel taken over by top military bod (4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Swish". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). H (synonym="hotel") in CIC (synonym="commander-in-chief") = CHIC; definition: "Swish" The answer is CHIC.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Swish hotel taken over by top military bod (4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CHIC.