Stuck on a cryptic crossword clue? Paste it below and our AI solver will find the answer and explain exactly how the wordplay works — so you can learn as you go.
Every cryptic clue has two parts: a definition and wordplay. Spotting the pattern is the key to solving.
Letters rearranged to form the answer. Look for indicators like confused, broken, mixed.
The answer is hidden inside the clue itself. Look for in, within, some, part of.
A word written backwards. Look for back, returning, going up, over.
Two separate definitions for the same word. Often very short clues.
Two or more parts combined in sequence. e.g. "Car + pet" = CARPET.
One word placed inside another. Look for holding, contains, inside.