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Why flashcards suit crossword clue practice

Crossword clues follow a small set of patterns, from anagrams to hidden words, and crossword clue practice sticks when you drill those patterns repeatedly.

  • Learn indicator words like broken, mixed and confused, which often signal an anagram.
  • Drill abbreviation clues such as doctor or sailor, and check them against the crossing letters.
  • Review hidden-word clues where the answer sits inside consecutive letters of the phrase.
  • Keep a running deck of clue types so you can spot the pattern before you count letters.
Example crossword clue types to study as flashcards
What does a clue ending in a question mark usually signal?A pun, wordplay or non-literal meaning, so the answer is rarely a plain dictionary definition.
What is an anagram indicator in a crossword clue?A word like broken, mixed or confused that tells you to rearrange the letters next to it.
What does a hidden-word clue look for?The answer spelled out in consecutive letters inside the clue phrase, often flagged by words like in, some or part of.
What does a clue using briefly or shortly usually mean?The word is truncated, so cut letters off the end or start of a longer word to get the answer.
What does a container clue with around or holding mean?One word or abbreviation is placed inside another, so combine the two parts with the inner piece inside the outer one.
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Clue pattern cards

Build cards for anagrams, hidden words, containers and homophones so you recognize each type quickly.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, so stubborn abbreviations and indicator words get locked in.

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Review cards with the clue type or indicator on the front and the pattern or answer on the back.

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Spaced repetition resurfaces the cards you miss most often.

Spaced repetition brings back the patterns you keep missing, so common abbreviations and indicator words stop slowing you down during a puzzle.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for crossword clue practice?

Start with 30 to 50 cards covering one clue type at a time, such as anagrams, hidden words and abbreviations. Add more once you can answer those without hesitating.

Which crossword clue patterns are worth memorizing first?

Indicator words are the most reusable, such as broken for anagrams, about for containers and heard for homophones. Knowing them helps across many different puzzles.

Can I export my crossword clue flashcards?

Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included in Plus, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the Free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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