Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "The least active sportsmen (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "The least". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THELEAST ("The least") [anagram: "active"] = ATHLETES; definition: "sportsmen" The answer is ATHLETES.

Question 2

What is the answer to "The least active sportsmen (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ATHLETES.