Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Underground worker takes in poorly hatmaker (8)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "hatmaker". The wordplay uses charade, container. MINER (synonym of "Underground worker") + ILL (synonym of "poorly") [container: "takes"]; definition: "hatmaker" The answer is MILLINER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Underground worker takes in poorly hatmaker (8)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MILLINER.