Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "They look mischievous, poking far-sighted people (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "They look". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ARCH (synonym="‘mischievous’") in SEERS (synonym="‘far-sighted people’") = SEARCHERS; definition: "They look" The answer is SEARCHERS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "They look mischievous, poking far-sighted people (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SEARCHERS.