Homophone cryptic clue

Away on the radio — the fourth (5)

The fodder is not spelled like the answer — it only sounds like it. Solve this free homophone cryptic crossword clue on Icqu Cryptic (5) — hints and a full breakdown after you solve.

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How homophone cryptic clues work

The fodder is not spelled like the answer — it only sounds like it.

Signals to watch for in homophone clues: heard, sounds like, reportedly, we hear, aloud, on the radio, they say. These are conventions of the type, not a hint about this particular clue.

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This clue also ran as the daily clue on 2026-09-21.

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