Index III — Clues
Hints, clues
& likely answers
When you have a clue but no letters. Look up the clue, compare likely answers, and use length and crossings to choose the right word.
Featured clue
“Climbing plant”
A good crossword clue is open enough to create options, but precise enough that length and crossing letters narrow the answer. Start with the strongest suggestions, then open the clue page for definitions.
Curated database2 possible answers
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Clue library
Most usefulA → ZClues starting with C
- “Climbing plant”2 answers · often → IVY3 letters
Clues starting with D
- “Drinking toast”2 answers · often → SKOL4 letters
Clues starting with F
- “Female sheep”2 answers · often → EWE3 letters
Clues starting with H
- “Heavy drinker”2 answers · often → ALKY4 letters
Clues starting with N
- “New Zealand timber”2 answers · often → MIRO4 letters
- “New Zealand tree”2 answers · often → PUKA4 letters
Clues starting with T
- “Tool handle”2 answers · often → HAFT4 letters