Hidden word clues

The answer is written out in full inside the clue, spanning one or more words.

Hidden word clues are generous once you spot them: the answer is sitting in plain sight, running across the words of the clue. An indicator such as 'some', 'part of' or 'in' tells you to look inside.

A reversed hidden word runs backwards through the clue; look for indicators like 'back', 'returning' or, in a down clue, 'up'.

Example

Common indicators

• in
• some
• part of
• partly
• within
• holds
• contains
• conceals
• hides
• found in
• a bit of
• inside
• among
• featured in
• held by

See indicators for every clue type

Solving tips

• If a clue reads slightly oddly, run your finger along it letter by letter looking for the answer length.

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