A cryptic crossword hidden word clue has three parts:
- a definition of the answer;
- the answer written in order (disguised among other words);
- a word or phrase that tells you that the answer is hidden within the clue (e.g. "included", "part of" etc)
These three parts can be in any order, but they must make grammatical sense.
You also have the number of letters in the answer to help you.
Good luck!
All answers must be spelled correctly, no type-ins.
The clues have to be grammatically correct, not true. Sure it would've been nicer if Maputo was the real capital of Mali, but you can't win them all...
Bistro service includes a romantic flower (4)
- a definition of the answer ("a romantic flower");
- the answer written in order ("bistRO SErvice" - disguised among other words);
- a word or phrase that tells you that the answer is hidden within the clue ("includes")
Warning: the answer may be written backwards in the clue, but it will still be in order.
And Russia is pretty controversial, too!