Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vigorously contest red card, but acknowledge one's error (5,9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "acknowledge one’s error". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CONTEST + RED + CARD, = STANDCORRECTED; definition: "acknowledge one's error" The answer is STANDCORRECTED.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Vigorously contest red card, but acknowledge one's error (5,9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is STANDCORRECTED.