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Cryptic Crossword Dictionary : O
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.
OBSERVERS
Possibly a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters ROC, (the former Royal Observer Corps).
OCCIDENTAL
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter W.
OCCUPYING
Possibly a container-and-contents indicator.
ODD
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ODDLY
Possibly a subtraction indicator signifying the selection of alternate letters from a word.
ODDLY LACKING
Possibly a subtraction indicator signifying the omission of alternate letters from a word.
ODDS
1. Possibly a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters SP (starting price).
2. Possibly a subtraction indicator signifying the selection of alternate letters from a word.
OF
Possibly a hidden word indicator.
- Sample clues:
- Song of the proletariat? (4)
- A great number of the apostles (4)
OFF
Possibly an anagram indicator.
OFFEND
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter F.
OFFICER
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters CO, CAPT, COL, GEN, LT, etc.
OLD
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter O.
OLD BOB
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter S (shilling).
OLD ENGLISH
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters OE.
OLD PENNY
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter D.
OLD TESTAMENT
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters OT.
ONE
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters A or AN or I.
ON THE RADIO
Possibly a homophone indicator.
OPERATION
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters OP.
OPERATIONS
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters OPS.
ORDER
1. Possibly an anagram indicator.
2. Possibly a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters OBE.
ORDERED
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ORDERLY
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ORDINATE
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter Y.
ORGANISE
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ORGANISED
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ORIENT
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter E.
ORIENTAL
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter E.
ORIGINAL
Possibly an anagram indicator.
ORIGINALLY
Possibly an anagram indicator.
OSCAR
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter O.
(See NATO Phonetic Alphabet).
- Sample clue:
- Oscar, going to church, tucked into cheese roll (7)
OTHERWISE
Possibly an anagram indicator.
OUNCE
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters OZ.
OUT
Possibly an anagram indicator.
- Sample clues:
- Name of man taking Dolly out (5)
- Story one acted out (8)
- Spread grit out for birds (10)
OUTLAW
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters BAN.
OUT OF JOINT
Possibly an anagram indicator.
OUT OF SORTS
1. Possibly an anagram indicator.
2. Possibly a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letters ILL.
OUTSIDE
Possibly a container-and-contents indicator.
OVER
1. Possibly a reversal indicator.
2. Possibly a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter O (as in cricket).
OVER 18
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter X.
OVERHEARD
Possibly a homophone indicator.
OVERTURNED
Possibly a reversal indicator.
OXTAIL
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter X.
OXYGEN
May be a bits-and-pieces indicator indicating the letter O.
(See Symbols for Chemical Elements).
- Sample clue:
- A bird goes wrong without oxygen (5)
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