This is an incomplete list of reversal indicators. Caution is advised when using these to set a clue, as many are valid only in down clues.

27 нояб. 2023 г. · Reversal indicators tell the solver to reverse the order of the letters in a piece of text (eg 'turning nasty' = BAD reversed = DAB).

2 июл. 2009 г. · Here's a compilation of frequently seen reversal indicators, grouped into those three categories – ACROSS only, DOWN only, and Generic.

Today's cryptic clue type is the reversal: the wordplay in the clue reveals the requisite letters, and then you turn them backwards to get the answer.

Words and phrases in a cryptic clue indicating that a word or part-word is to be reversed. Click on any word in the list to see the entry in the Crossword ...

Solving Cryptic Crossword Clues. Reversals. Some words may be reversed to give different words. For example: PART / TRAP. DENIM / MINED. STRESSED / DESSERTS.

28 нояб. 2008 г. · In the reversal clue type, a word/phrase is spelt out in reverse to give the solution. The letters to be reversed may be indicated by the wordplay.

Reversals are when you get clued a sequence of letters and have to reverse them. Reversal indicators include “backward,” “reverse," “turned about,” “about ...

26 апр. 2016 г. · In down clues, a reversal indicator can give a sense of rising upwards, for example held up, lifted or skyward. Deletion indicators: These ...

Reversal indicator (left positioned) e.g. backward pupils -> slip up; Reversal indicator (right positioned) e.g. pupils running backwards -> slip up ...