Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Writer's tearing almost all hair out (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Writer’s". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AL (synonym="AL") + HAIR (synonym="HAIR") + OUT (synonym="OUT") = AUTHORIAL; definition: "Writer's" The answer is AUTHORIAL.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Writer's tearing almost all hair out (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is AUTHORIAL.