Hidden word indicator
bit of
“bit of” 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.
- Clue types
- Hidden word
- Subtlety
- moderate
- Part of speech
- phrase
- Themes
- concealment
“Fair bit of jus topping (4)”
Answer: JUST
Definition: "Fair". "bit of" tells you a small piece is tucked inside the neighbouring words. Run "jus topping" together — juS Topping — and a hidden run of letters appears. Lifting that concealed span gives JUST.
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- content of
- contents of
- covering
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