Weirdplay · Substitution
Substitution cryptic clue
Winner after one letter change (N to T) — season of discontent (6)
Swap one letter of a real word for another. The indicator flags the change; the build shows the exact replacement. Solve this free substitution cryptic crossword clue on Icqu Cryptic (6) — hints and a full breakdown after you solve.
How substitution cryptic clues work
Swap one letter of a real word for another. The indicator flags the change; the build shows the exact replacement.
Signals to watch for in substitution clues: with a change of heart, after a letter swap, when one becomes another, after replacing one letter. 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 2026-09-25.
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