Acrostic indicator
leaders of
“leaders of” is an acrostic indicator in cryptic crosswords.
Also called letter-selection: you read the initial or final letters of consecutive words to spell part of the answer. Indicators point to beginnings, ends, or leaders.
- Clue types
- Acrostic
- Subtlety
- moderate
- Part of speech
- phrase
“Leaders of long, intense negotiations keep stalling ties (5)”
Answer: LINKS
Definition: "ties" — connections or bonds. "Leaders of" signals an acrostic — take the first letter of each following word. "long, intense negotiations keep stalling" gives L, I, N, K, S. Reading those initials in order spells LINKS.
Related indicators
- at first
- at last
- at the end
- at the end of
- at the outset
- at the start of
- backs of
- begin
- beginnings of
- borders of
- bottom of
- bottoms of
- capitals
- characters
- conclude
- conclusions of
Explore indicator types
Today’s clue is waiting.
Your first solve is free, no account needed. Sign in to save your streak.
Play today’s free clueNo credit card · A new clue every day · Free to play