Welcome to the Clue Clinic.

The Clue Clinic is a site for cryptic crossword lovers, whether novices or veterans. We aim to help beginners to understand the ‘language’ of cryptics, to assist more experienced solvers to improve their solving skills, and to encourage solvers who would like to move towards clue writing and setting.

If this is your first visit, we can recommend the following pathways to help you find your way around:

• The Solvers page describes what the site has to offer for solvers of all levels
• The Setters page is geared towards existing and aspiring setters
• The Barred Beginners page is designed to assist blocked puzzle solvers and setters wanting to take the step into barred puzzles