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
“Australian shrub”
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
- “Australian shrub”2 answers · often → HOVEA5 letters
Clues starting with F
- “Flower stalk”2 answers · often → PEDICEL7 letters
Clues starting with H
- “Habitual drinker”2 answers · often → TOPER5 letters
Clues starting with I
- “Iron pigment”2 answers · often → HEMATIN7 letters
Clues starting with L
- “Love potion”2 answers · often → PHILTER7 letters
Clues starting with O
- “Old oboe”2 answers · often → HAUTBOY7 letters
- “Outer fruit layer”2 answers · often → EPICARP7 letters
Clues starting with R
- “Red ocher”3 answers · often → SINOPER7 letters
Clues starting with T
- “Thorny shrub”2 answers · often → CHANAL6 letters