Hidden Word

In a clue with a hidden word, the answer is a string of letters embedded in the clue.

Indicators

Common hidden word indicators include:

  • concealed
  • within
  • member
  • held
  • inside
  • buried
  • featured
  • seen in
  • stocks
  • partly
  • smuggled
  • sheath

Examples

Field in Far East (4)

  • The definition is Field
  • in indicates a hidden word

f(ar ea)st

area

Focus too much on portion of job session (6)

  • The definition is Focus too much on
  • portion of indicates a hidden word

j(ob sess)ion

obsess