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Quiz about Cryptic Crosswords 5 Hidden Clues

Cryptic Crosswords 5 - Hidden Clues Quiz

A cryptic crossword will usually contain one or two hidden word clues. These clues have three parts - wordplay, indicator of type of word play and the definition. Have fun trying these.

A multiple-choice quiz by minch. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
minch

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,227

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1684

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Push rubbish around bush

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Taro meadows surround capital city

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Garden imp hides cloth

Answer: (One Word - five letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Louisa May found in coastal cottage

Answer: (One Word - 6 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hope Ravel produces musical

Answer: (One Word - 5 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Believes Cape Elizabeth is hiding place for fugitive

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Agree new frames color

Answer: (One Word - five letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Relations conceal joy

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kyoto tourist embraces Dorothy's dog

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Made longer part of label on gate darker

Answer: (One Word - nine letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Push rubbish around bush

Answer: shrub

Indicator - around
Definition - bush

2. Taro meadows surround capital city

Answer: Rome

Indicator - surround
Definition - capital city

3. Garden imp hides cloth

Answer: denim

Indicator - hides
Definition - cloth

4. Louisa May found in coastal cottage

Answer: Alcott

Indicator - found in
Definition - Louisa May

5. Hope Ravel produces musical

Answer: opera

Indicator - produces
Definition - musical

6. Believes Cape Elizabeth is hiding place for fugitive

Answer: escapee

Indicator - hiding place
Definition - fugitive

7. Agree new frames color

Answer: green

Indicator - frames
Definition - color

8. Relations conceal joy

Answer: elation

Indicator - conceal
Definition - joy

9. Kyoto tourist embraces Dorothy's dog

Answer: Toto

Indicator - embraces
Definition - Dorothy's dog ("Wizard of Oz")

10. Made longer part of label on gate darker

Answer: elongated

Indicator - part of
Definition - made longer

Source: Author minch

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