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Cryptic Crossword Dictionary : I
A dictionary of words and phrases often encountered in cryptic crossword clues - words that may mean something more, or something other, than is indicated by their surface meaning.
ILL
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ILL-DISPOSED
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ILL-FORMED
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ILL-TREATED
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IMAGINARY NUMBER
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter I.
IMPROPER
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IMPROPERLY
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IN
1. Possibly a container-and-contents indicator.
- Sample clues:
- Infant born in a tree (4)
- Indian father in pain (6)
2. Possibly a hidden word indicator.
- Sample clues:
- A tree in Chelmsford (3)
- The first man in Canada, maybe (4)
IN A FERMENT
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IN A JUMBLE
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IN A MESS
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IN A WHIRL
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IN CHARGE
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters IC.
INCOMPLETE
Possibly a subtraction indicator signifying the removal of a final letter.
INCORRECT
Possibly an anagram indicator.
- Sample clue:
- Altering incorrect figure (8)
INCORRECTLY
Possibly an anagram indicator.
INDEED
May be a container and contents indicator indicating that one or more letters or words are to be placed inside DEED.
- Sample clue:
- Flat indeed! (8)
INDEFINITE NUMBER
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter N.
INDIA
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter I.
(See NATO Phonetic Alphabet).
- Sample clue:
- Victor and Oscar go to India with the French material (5)
IN DISARRAY
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IN DISGUISE
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IN ERROR
Possibly an anagram indicator.
INFORMATION
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters DOPE or GEN or NEWS.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters IT.
INGREDIENTS
Possibly an anagram indicator.
INITIALLY
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the inital letter of a word.
INITIALLY LACKING
Possibly a subtraction indicator signifying the removal of an initial letter.
IN RECITAL
Possibly a homophone indicator.
IN RUINS
Possibly an anagram indicator.
INSIDE
Possibly a container-and-contents indicator.
IN SPEAKING
Possibly a homophone indicator.
IN SPEECH
Possibly a homophone indicator.
INTELLIGENCE
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters IQ.
INTERFERED WITH
Possibly an anagram indicator.
INTERMINABLE
Possibly a subtraction indicator signifying the removal of a final letter.
INTERNAL
Possibly a container-and-contents indicator.
INTERRUPTING
Possibly a container-and-contents indicator.
INTRODUCED
Possibly a container-and-contents indicator.
- Sample clues:
- Companion introduced to right sort of plant (6)
- Pest missing when copper is introduced (6)
INVOLVE
Possibly an anagram indicator.
INVOLVED
Possibly an anagram indicator.
IODINE
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter I.
(See Symbols for Chemical Elements).
- Sample clue:
- Prince Henry has iodine in a medicine bottle (5)
IRON
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters FE.
(See Symbols for Chemical Elements).
- Sample clue:
- Hat for Iron Lady? (6)
IRREGULAR
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ISLAND
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter I. Other possibilities are: COS, CRETE, ERIN, HERM, SARK, etc.
(For other names of islands, see Islands of the British Isles and Islands of the World.)
ISLANDS
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters IS.
ISLAND STATE
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters RI (Rhode Island).
ISLE
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter I or the letters MAN. Other possibilities are: AIT, CAY, KEY, ERIN.
ITALIAN
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters IT.
ITALY
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter I.
(See International Vehicle Registrations).
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