Double Definition

In a clue with a double definition, the clue can be split into two parts that each define the solution.

Examples

Tightens up verb forms (6)

  • Both Tightens up and verb forms are definitions
  • Tightens up can be tenses
  • verb forms can be tenses
tenses

Throw black goo (5)

  • Both Throw and black goo are definitions
  • Throw can be pitch
  • black goo can be pitch
pitch