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
“Cross-shaped board game”
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
- “Cross-shaped board game”2 answers · often → PARCHESI8 letters
Clues starting with F
- “Fragrant shrub”2 answers · often → STYRAX6 letters
Clues starting with I
- “Iron pigment”2 answers · often → HEMATIN7 letters
Clues starting with O
- “Old oboe”2 answers · often → HAUTBOY7 letters
Clues starting with P
- “Plume ornament”2 answers · often → AIGRET6 letters
Clues starting with S
- “Showy nonsense”2 answers · often → FALDEROL8 letters
Clues starting with T
- “Tropical fiber tree”2 answers · often → MAHOE5 letters