Clue № 16503
Weirdplay · Substitution
Substitution cryptic clue
Rain when one becomes another A→U spells disrepair (4)
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 (4) — 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.
More substitution cryptic clues
18388One who plays: slayer after one letter change S→P (6)Open →15655Reign with a change of heart R→F — just act (5)Open →15673Health with a change of heart H→W means affluence (6)Open →15699Denial with a change of heart I→T turns alveolar (6)Open →15713Annoyance follows mother after one letter change M→B (6)Open →15729Ardent souls turn jealous after one letter change J→Z (7)Open →
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