Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "To begin with, it is an internal inflammation (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "inflammation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ENTER (synonym="begin") + IT (deletion="it") + IS (deletion="is") = ENTERITIS; definition: "inflammation" The answer is ENTERITIS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "To begin with, it is an internal inflammation (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is ENTERITIS.