Hidden word Indicator Words

Hidden-word indicators show the answer is concealed inside the clue's text.

The answer sits unbroken across the letters of consecutive words. A hidden-word indicator points to something held, buried, or partly visible.

Worked example

Rich angel holding coins (6)

Answer: CHANGE

Definition: "coins" — small money, i.e. change. "holding" signals a hidden word. The answer is concealed within "rich angel". riCH ANGEl spells CHANGE.


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