Yidreg, you're correct - the first post has a big, crucial error. The clue is 'swan queen' - leading to an anagram of 'swan', answ+ER, queen. Answer/response.
Having just read the clue again, it says swan queen not snow queen. So I guess the answer is ‘answer. Happens to the best of us sometimes. Happy new year fella:)
Just like to wish all the forum especially Rusty and Malone a Happy New Year and thanks to everyone who’s helped me solve these clues in the last year, and hope I can rely on you again in the future...