Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Worst fate potentially encountered in bath? (4,5)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "encountered in bath?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of WORST + FATE = SOFTWATER; definition: "encountered in bath?" The answer is SOFTWATER.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Worst fate potentially encountered in bath? (4,5)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is SOFTWATER.