Parseword

What is Parseword?

Parseword turns a cryptic crossword clue into a hands-on puzzle. Select words from the clue and apply transforms, such as a replacement or a cycle, until the wordplay leaves the answer. A learn mode explains each step, which makes it a friendly way into cryptics. Guest setters write many of the daily clues.

How to play

1. 1Find the definition in today's clue.
2. 2Select one or more words from the rest of the clue.
3. 3Choose a transform to replace your selection, and repeat.
4. 4Keep going until the wordplay gives the answer; hints are there if you need them.

More word dles

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