Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top cop covers up weird tattoos (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "tattoos". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RUM (synonym="‘weird’") in DS (synonym="Detective Superintendent, ‘top cop’") = DRUMS; definition: "tattoos" The answer is DRUMS.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Top cop covers up weird tattoos (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DRUMS.