Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Timid troops began to rally? (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Timid". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="RE") + SERVED (synonym="SERVED") = RESERVED; definition: "Timid" The answer is RESERVED.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Timid troops began to rally? (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is RESERVED.