Clue Type
Double Definition Clues
A double definition clue provides two separate definitions that both point to the same answer. There is no wordplay in the traditional sense — the solver must find a single word that satisfies both meanings.
How to identify double definition clues
Double definition clues are usually short — often just two or three words. If a clue seems unusually brief and lacks any obvious indicator language, consider whether it could be two definitions side by side.
Practice tips
1Short clues are the first candidates for double definitions.
2Think about words with multiple meanings — English is full of them.
3The two definitions often come from very different contexts (e.g., a musical term and a sports term).
4There is no fodder or indicator to find — just two definitions and one answer.