Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Who, for example, is ahead of a film star princess in frantic contest? (4,4)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "frantic contest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DR (synonym="Doctor – Who for example") + A (synonym="A") + GRACE (synonym="Kelly – film star princess") = DRAGRACE; definition: "frantic contest?" The answer is DRAGRACE.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Who, for example, is ahead of a film star princess in frantic contest? (4,4)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is DRAGRACE.