Hidden word · Container indicator
among
“among” is a hidden word indicator in cryptic crosswords.
The answer sits unbroken across the letters of consecutive words. A hidden-word indicator points to something held, buried, or partly visible.
Depending on the clue, “among” can also act as a container indicator.
- Clue types
- Hidden word, Container
- Subtlety
- moderate, subtle
- Part of speech
- adverb
- Themes
- concealment, containment
“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.
Related indicators
- a bit of
- a little of
- about
- absorb
- accommodate
- acquire
- admit
- adopt
- amid
- amidst
- amongst
- appearing in
- around
- bear
- belonging to
- bit of
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