Hidden cryptic clue

Within upstairs cupboard, a step up (5)

The answer sits verbatim inside the clue text, usually straddling word boundaries. Solve this free hidden cryptic crossword clue on Icqu Cryptic (5) — 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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