In a cryptic clue, when you come across a verb or any word indicating some sort of action, train your mind to infer some instruction in it. The Hindu Cryptic #13022 | 2 Down Clue surface : Covers off, beds completely uncovered and stuffed (7) Clue type : deletion, letter-pick Definition : stuffed Answer : OVERFED Explanation : We’re looking for a 7-letter word that means ‘stuffed’. The words ‘completely uncovered’ seem to indicate that that all the preceding words are to lose their covers, or their first and last letters. Remember, punctuation does not matter in cryptic clues, so the comma can be ignored. Following this blog to help yourself unravel the tricks and workings of cryptic clues?

Source: The Hindu August 24, 2020 17:19 UTC