### Clue: European runs in anorak? (5)
### Answer: GREEK 
 ### Explanation: Definition: European
  R($$r$$uns, as in cricket) **contained in**(in) GEEK("anorak" used metaphorically for "nerds","geeks", because they wore such clothing in pursuit of their hobbies.  But now the anorak is associated with more dangerous elements of society).  Got stalled here by first entering CROAT, taking the literal meaning of "anorak".