Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "The German runner in UK crowned by one in French clothing (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "clothing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="a form of “one” in French") + DER (synonym="a form of “the” in German") + WEAR (synonym="river in NE England = water that runs = runner in UK") = UNDERWEAR; definition: "clothing" The answer is UNDERWEAR.

Question 2

What is the answer to "The German runner in UK crowned by one in French clothing (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is UNDERWEAR.