In a police state, can they be somewhat chilling? (4)
I believe the answer is:
ices
'they be somewhat chilling?' is the definition.
The definition suggests an adverb but the answer is not.
'in a police state can' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ICES' can be found hidden inside 'police state can'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ices that I've seen before include "ecorates with frosting" , "summer refreshment" , "Decorates cakes with frosting" , "they may be held in the summer" , "Frozen desserts" .)