hidden
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hiddens
Sense 1
Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A hidden answer clue; one in which the letters of the solution appear consecutively in the wordplay.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hidden” mean?
Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.
Is “hidden” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.