Parseword archive
Every Parseword puzzle we have recorded, with the original clue, the answer, the transform types used, and a full step-by-step walkthrough. Click any puzzle to see the complete solution breakdown and learn which cryptic techniques it uses.
Each puzzle page includes a progressive hint ladder (so you can try solving before seeing the answer) and a detailed walkthrough showing every transform step. The walkthroughs link to our clue type guides, so you can learn the technique while reviewing the puzzle.
- Puzzle #532026-03-22
“Lone musician very confused about Scarlatti's finale”
Answer:SOLOIST(7 letters)substitutionselectioncontainerjoin - Puzzle #522026-03-21
“Sort of watch bore talk endlessly about self”
Answer:DIGITAL(7 letters)substitutiondeletioncontainer - Puzzle #512026-03-20
“Starry arts reflected in animal fur”
Answer:ASTRAL(6 letters)reversalselectioncontainer - Puzzle #502026-03-19
“Bee audibly deflated helium-filled craft”
Answer:BLIMP(5 letters)homophonesubstitutionjoin - Puzzle #492026-03-18
“Ugly ring stuck in skin by us”
Answer:HIDEOUS(7 letters)substitutionjoincontainer - Puzzle #482026-03-17
“Magician's nose is enchanted wrong”
Answer:MISTAKEN(8 letters)selectionsubstitutionjoin - Puzzle #472026-03-16
“Riding pig in advertisement”
Answer:ABOARD(6 letters)substitutioncontainer - Puzzle #462026-03-15
“Goat cheese initially paired with fruit not finished by nurse”
Answer:CAPRICORN(9 letters)selectionsubstitutiondeletionjoin - Puzzle #452026-03-14
“Embarrassing nervous boy wearing kilt — memory”
Answer:KILOBYTE(8 letters)selectionanagramcontainerjoin - Puzzle #442026-03-13
“Obvious affair involving part of the psyche”
Answer:EVIDENT(7 letters)substitutioncontainer - Puzzle #432026-03-12
“Man has concise, radical, and Independent slant”
Answer:GRADIENT(8 letters)selectionsubstitutioncontainerjoin - Puzzle #422026-03-11
“Get back in errant — plan of action”
Answer:STRATEGY(8 letters)substitutionreversalcontainer - Puzzle #412026-03-10
“Blade clothes — offensive language”
Answer:SWEARWORD(9 letters)substitutionjoin