Quick cryptic crossword No 8
Special instructions:
TODAY’S TRICKS Clues begin or end with a definition of the answer. The rest is one of these:
Anagram
An anagram of the answer and a hint that there’s an anagram
‘Senator arranged crime (7)’ gives TREASON
Hidden word
Answer is hidden in the clue’s words
‘Some have altered meat (4)’ gives VEAL
Insertion
One word inside another makes the answer
‘In favour of republican entering Post Office (3)’ gives PRO
Alternate letters
Choose every other letter for the answer
‘Oddly envied First Lady? (3)’ gives EVE