Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trainee state police officer cut short (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Trainee". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CA (synonym="California") + DET (synonym="DET") = CADET; definition: "Trainee" The answer is CADET.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Trainee state police officer cut short (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is CADET.