Clue № 7973
Letterplay · Reversal
Reversal cryptic clue
Boat retreating from the harbour pools (5)
Spell a word backwards. On a grid, direction words double as reversal flags. Solve this free reversal cryptic crossword clue on Icqu Cryptic (5) — hints and a full breakdown after you solve.
How reversal cryptic clues work
Spell a word backwards. On a grid, direction words double as reversal flags.
Signals to watch for in reversal clues: back, backward, returning, reversed, overturned, up, west, recalled, flipped. These are conventions of the type, not a hint about this particular clue.
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