Stuck on one square of the newspaper crossword? Our crossword clue solver suggests likely answers for any clue, ranked best first, and explains why each one fits.
Enter the clue, set the number of letters, and fill in any letters you already have from crossing words. The solver only shows answers that match your pattern exactly, so the more letters you add the sharper the results.
Each answer comes with a short explanation, which helps with tricky wordplay, abbreviations and double meanings. Answers for common clues are saved as their own pages, so you can look them up again later or share them.
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