Hidden word indicator

reveals

“reveals” 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
verb
Themes
concealment
Worked example

Movie writer reveals outlook (4)

Answer: VIEW

"outlook" is the definition. "reveals" tells you the answer is hidden in the surrounding words. Look inside "Movie writer" — the run mo(VIE W)riter conceals the answer. Reading those consecutive letters gives VIEW.


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