Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two bachelors embracing the short lady — that's David's wife! (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "David’s wife". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BA (synonym="two bachelors of arts") + TH (synonym="TH") + SHE (synonym="lady") + BA (synonym="two bachelors of arts") = BATHSHEBA; definition: "David's wife!" The answer is BATHSHEBA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Two bachelors embracing the short lady — that's David's wife! (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is BATHSHEBA.