Hidden cryptic clue

Spike hidden in complacent dinner guests (4)

The answer sits verbatim inside the clue text, usually straddling word boundaries. Solve this free hidden cryptic crossword clue on Icqu Cryptic (4) — hints and a full breakdown after you solve.

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How hidden cryptic clues work

The answer sits verbatim inside the clue text, usually straddling word boundaries.

Signals to watch for in hidden clues: in, within, hidden, part of, some of, buried, lurking, sheltered. These are conventions of the type, not a hint about this particular clue.

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