Container · Charade indicator

carry

“carry” is a container indicator in cryptic crosswords.

One piece of wordplay is wrapped around or inserted into another. Containers use the imagery of holding, enclosing, or swallowing.

Depending on the clue, “carry” can also act as a charade indicator.

Clue types

Container, Charade

Forms

carries, carrying

Subtlety

subtle

Part of speech

verb, participle

Themes

containment

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