Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "The woman's satisfied if coming first, being completely tight (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "completely tight". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HER (abbreviation="woman's") + MET (abbreviation="satisfied") + I (first_letter="if") + C (first_letter="coming") = HERMETIC; definition: "completely tight" The answer is HERMETIC.

Question 2

What is the answer to "The woman's satisfied if coming first, being completely tight (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is HERMETIC.