September 14, 2026Clue № 3

Cryptic clue for September 14, 2026

Crossword clue from right after one letter change R→L(5)

Free substitution cryptic crossword clue from Icqu Cryptic (5). Solve it with hints — the answer and full breakdown publish the next day, or the moment you solve it.

5 lettersdifficulty 2/5par 2

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Answer & breakdown

Substitution

AnswerLIGHT

Definitionclueat the front of the clue

WordplayCrossword from right after one letter change R→Lindicator: after one letter change

BuildRIGHT [R→L] → LIGHT

Clue lights the way. Right after one letter change: RIGHT [R→L] → LIGHT. Correct opening softens into a hint.

How this substitution cryptic clue works

Swap one letter of a real word for another. The indicator flags the change; the build shows the exact replacement.

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