Hidden word indicator

covering

“covering” 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
subtle
Part of speech
participle
Themes
concealment
Worked example

Broadcast covering chosen days (4)

Answer: SEND

Definition: "Broadcast" — to transmit or dispatch out. "covering" signals a hidden word. The answer is concealed in "chosen days": cho-SEND-ays. choSENDays hides SEND.


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