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The Quick
Straightforward dictionary-style clues. Every across and down answer for the latest puzzle, ready to compare with your grid.
The Easy
A gentle mix of definitions and simple wordplay. We list the answer and, where it helps, a short explanation of the trick.
The Cryptic
Every cryptic clue solved and broken down — definition, wordplay, anagram fodder and indicators — so you actually learn the trick.
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Every clue explained
For cryptic clues we don't just give the answer — we break down the wordplay so the trick stops feeling magic.
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More than just the answer
Anyone can hand you a solved grid. For the Cryptic, we go further — every clue is broken into its definition and its wordplay, with anagram fodder, indicators and abbreviations all laid out plainly.
Stop staring at "Found in chip shop, oddly (3)" and learn why the answer is HIP. Once you see the pattern, you start spotting it on your own.
Browse the Cryptic archive →A sample of how we explain each cryptic clue
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