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Crossword clue · 5 lettersShow the answer and explanation →
Philly Ivy
Meaning cue
Think of the Ivy League university in Philadelphia, then include the initial for University.
A different practice route each day
Clue Clinic · October 1, 2026
Today's set is organized by how each clue works, with the largest round focused on meaning warm-up. Reveal any answer immediately or use its tailored cue first.
1 meaning warm-up · 1 language tricks · 1 short forms
Meaning warm-up
Direct definitions and familiar senses to establish the day's solving rhythm.
Language tricks
Punctuation, double meanings, and clue turns that reward a second look.
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Crossword clue · 5 lettersOpen the answer and unpack the wordplay →
Features of gathering clouds?
What to notice
Look at the letters inside the two words rather than the sky they describe.
Short forms
Abbreviations, informal usage, and compact entries whose form is part of the solve.
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Crossword clue · 4 lettersOpen the answer and decode the shorthand →
Shade of light brown, from the French
Form cue
Think of the natural color of cloth before it is bleached or dyed.