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
“Aftermast canvas”
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 A
- “Aftermast canvas”2 answers · often → MIZEN5 letters
- “Altar hanging”2 answers · often → DOSSAL6 letters
Clues starting with D
- “Drinking toast”2 answers · often → SKOL4 letters
Clues starting with F
- “Fragrant shrub”2 answers · often → STYRAX6 letters
Clues starting with G
- “Garden shrub”2 answers · often → ABELIA6 letters
- “Garden tool”2 answers · often → HOE3 letters
Clues starting with H
- “Head covering”2 answers · often → HAT3 letters
- “Heavy drinker”2 answers · often → ALKY4 letters
Clues starting with I
- “Imitation gold alloy”5 answers · often → OREIDE6 letters
Clues starting with N
- “New Zealand timber”2 answers · often → MIRO4 letters
- “New Zealand tree”2 answers · often → PUKA4 letters
Clues starting with O
- “Oil-paint medium”2 answers · often → MAGILP6 letters
Clues starting with P
- “Plume ornament”2 answers · often → AIGRET6 letters
Clues starting with S
- “Soot-brown pigment”2 answers · often → BISTER6 letters
Clues starting with T
- “Thorny shrub”2 answers · often → CHANAL6 letters