Clever Clue of the Month

February 2026
Clue: Reason to cover a lot of ground quickly?.....RAINDELAY
Constructor: Amanda Cook; Editor: Patti Varol
LAT, Saturday, February 14, 2026

Clever Clue Nominees

Please vote for the best clue from February. The Clever Clue of the Month will be announced in a few days.

Hit close to home?.........................BUNT

Spend money gratuitously?..................LEAVEATIP
Reason to cover a lot of ground quickly?...RAINDELAY
Boot out of Europe?........................ITALY
Bad spot for a date?.......................PIMPLE
Item with decreasing usefulness?...........STEAMIRON

January 2026
Clue: Spoiler alerts?...................SELLBYDATES
Constructor: Emily Biegas; Editor: Patti Varol
LAT, Saturday, January 17, 2026

Clever Clue Nominees

Please vote for the best clue from January. The Clever Clue of the Month will be announced in a few days.

Scenario just before a board takeover?.......MATEINTWO

Have no reception, say.......................ELOPE
Coming-out party?............................BABYSHOWER
Spoiler alerts?..............................SELLBYDATES
Demonstrated sound judgment?.................TSKED
They may trick or treat?.....................PLACEBOS

Clever Clue of the Month

December 2025
Clue: Key to some character assasinations?.......DEL
Constructor/Editor: Brendan Emmet Quigley
Brendan Emmet Quigley's Crossword, Monday, December 29, 2025