One over the eight? (3)
'one over the eight?' is the definition.
(a cox directs a rowing crew or 'eight')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for cox that I've seen before include "Steersman" , "Steerer of oarsmen in rowing boat" , "Passenger vehicle" , "Boat's steerer" , "Helmsman" .)
'one over the eight?' is the definition.
(nine is one more than eight)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for nine that I've seen before include "Number IX" , "No. of cat lives" , "SECOND PART OF 14" , "and 23: Flash in the pan" , "3x3" .)