Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very large award set to be reduced (5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Very large". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. OBE (synonym of "award") + SAVE (synonym of "set") [deletion: "reduced"]; definition: "Very large" The answer is OBESE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Very large award set to be reduced (5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is OBESE.