Coffee Cryptics

Build your cryptic clue — step by step.

Clue builder

Clue builder

Try building a cryptic clue in three simple steps. You can refine it as you go, and publish when you're ready.

Published clues may appear as a future clue of the day (you can opt out).

Step 1: Choose an answer

Step 2: Add cryptic logic

Start with a definition

Anchor what the answer literally means.

Step 3: Refine your clue

Add a definition so solvers know the literal answer.

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