Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "They applaud one hundred fast movers on track? (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "They applaud". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="one hundred in Roman numerals") + LAPPERS (synonym="athletes on a track who move fast enough to lap slower runners") = CLAPPERS; definition: "They applaud" The answer is CLAPPERS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "They applaud one hundred fast movers on track? (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CLAPPERS.