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John Henderson @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Did you know that @the-independent.com is planning to shelve its cryptic crossword at the end of October? Get involved, by contacting the Indy directly, by retweeting this post and/or by commenting at fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i.... Save the Indy #crossword!!

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Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#1ACGrids New Puzzle's - It's “Me Who Loved the Spy" by Aquifer The Solutions and annotations and leader board for our previous puzzle "From Russia With Love" by Veeyares, is also up in the blog at 1across.org/2026/09/27/f... 1across.org/2026/09/27/m... #cryptic #crossword

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Me Who Loved the Spy

1ACross is happy to present “Me Who Loved the Spy” by Aquifer

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#1ACGrids Thanks to the overwhelming response from all of you who gave this a shot. The list of winners, solutions, annotations, solvers ratings and the comments are in the blogpost. 1across.org/2026/09/12/c... @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @rexparker.bsky.social

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Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth

“Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth” by Hypatia was our thirteenth grid for 2026.

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Henri @henriwords.com · 07/09/2026

Beyond delighted to make my #cryptic #crossword setting debut in the Times Quick Cryptic as Jaspa today! Hope you enjoy it ☺️ #AchievementUnlocked

THE TIMES
Monday, 07 September 2026
Times Quick Cryptic No 3400 by Jaspa

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Dice is back in the Quiptic today - hope you enjoy - and did you spot the theme? Nibbles of grapes, olives, unagi, dips and cheese (5) Couple Mummy Pig brought up in large book (7) Money I waste, ultimately, on underwear (9) #cryptic #crossword

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Quiptic crossword No 1,398

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

My latest crossword is published in today's The Hindu Solve if you have time and let me know how you do.. #Crosswords #Cryptic #puzzle #hypatia

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

New contest is up in the blog. Congrats to @⁨Nathan Townshend⁩ who won our previous contest as well as @⁨Vinod Raman⁩, Abdul and the others on the podium. Since Nathan has already gone on the rounds, sharing both the posts together,. 1across.org/2026/08/30/1... 1across.org/2026/08/30/1...

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1ACCWC #582 – GROUNDS – OPEN FOR CLUES

This weeks contest is hosted by Nathan Townshend For 1ACCWC 582, the chosen word is GROUNDS Here are the rules Limit of 1 clue per setter. Please Annotate your clues clearly. Please login to partic…

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Closing soon - Have you submitted your clue yet?

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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

New Featured cryptic on MyCrossword by me today - should be a gentle start to your solving week I think 😇 www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/18

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Featured crossword No 18 · MyCrossword

Solve Featured crossword No 18 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Angel. Published Mon 24 Aug 2026. Free to solve online.

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Looking forward to this one! Go enjoy! #cryptic #crossword

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Q. Pheevr @q.pheevr.ca · 16/08/2026

#1ACCWC № 579 results are in—congratulations to all for a very fine set of clues! (Lots of boiling rice anagrams this week.) Our winner and next host is Manish Jhaveri. 1across.org/2026/08/16/1...

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1ACCWC #579 – INCORRIGIBLE – Results

This was a fun set of clues (with lots of boiling rice)! Congratulations to all participants, particularly our top finishers. Manish Jhaveri came out with a decisive win, earning 40 points for a cl…

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Bump - few minutes left to submit..

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Q. Pheevr @q.pheevr.ca · 09/08/2026

Greetings, #1ACCWC setters! Your word for this week is: INCORRIGIBLE Have fun with it! 1across.org/accwc/

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For cruciverbalists...A Good Place to Start..

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

New Enigmaya puzzle pubished today. Solve it for free online at www.hindustantimes.com/games/crypti... Teaser clue in the image. Like if you cracked it (No spoilers pl.) @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social #cryptic #crossword

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Derek Harrison @derekharrison.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The August Prize Puzzle on the Crossword Centre is Uncommon Sense by Vagans. We are hoping for a record entry! crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/07/augu...

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August 2026 Uncommon Sense by Vagans

Uncommon Sense by Vagans The wordplay of twelve clues leads to an alternative entry. The three unclued entries offer a cryptic representati...

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Hope y’all submitted your clues already - deadline is tomorrow morning

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

17. Feel free to comment here in general or DM me with individual questions/feedback 18. Cryptic crosswords, cryptic clues, cryptic community, and cryptic culture are growing in the US, Canada, and around the world! This event was another step in the evolution – stay tuned for more! 😀

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

15. I was happy to set the Practice Round cryptic and edit the Round 1 & 2 puzzles! You can find my topical/themed practice puzzle (and solution) on my new blog: lowdowncryptic.blogspot.com 16. I hope all 3 puzzles will be posted on crypticsingh.com later, but you can just contact me if you like ⬇️

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

13. Thanks to @mossdef.bsky.social and @viresh.bsky.social for setting the excellent Round 1 & 2 cryptic crosswords! 14. Thanks to @liari.bsky.social and @somsram.bsky.social for the test-solving! ⬇️

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

11. Top 8 results have been announced and Top 3 in US & Canada have been contacted about prizes patnapress.com/us-canada-cr... 12. I'm hoping a full list of US results will be posted or shared with participants – I've already contacted the ones I can, telling each solver their overall ranking ⬇️

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

9. In the US, we had about 50 participants from 20 states. About 35 of those participated in both scoring rounds (1 & 2) 10. In Canada, we had about 15 participants from 3 provinces. Only 8 of those participated fully in the scoring rounds (many others registered or contacted me to enquire) ⬇️

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

7. All the planning took place in the two months before the competition, so there wasn't much time for getting sponsors and promotion 8. Unfortunately, Round 1 was the same weekend as the National Puzzlers' League convention, so those attending couldn't participate in the Cryptic Championships ⬇️

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

5. Extra-C (non-profit) has had great success running the World Cryptic Crossword Championship (I attended last year in London), Indian Crossword League (IXL), A Clue A Day (ACAD), and school competitions across India 6. The US & Canada event is the first effort by its World Crossword Federation ⬇️

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

3. This was sort of a trial run for a free cryptic crossword competition in North America. The puzzles and solving went really well, but I know the registration form and the communications/support could be improved a lot 4. I hope we can do Cryptic Championships next year, bigger and better! ⬇️

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

My follow-up notes about the US & Canada #Cryptic #Crossword Championships: #USCanadaCrypticCC 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 1. Thanks to all who participated and for all the feedback – positive, constructive, and negative 2. Overall, the interest from cryptic solvers in North America is promising for future events! ⬇️

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Hypatia’s second cryptic for July is in The Hindu today Sample clue to get you started Martial art in UK, from East spreading good fun (4,2) Drop a ❤️ if you cracked it… and NO spoilers please. www.thehindu.com/crosswords/h... @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social

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The Hindu daily Cryptic crossword puzzle

The Hindu Cryptic Crossword: Play our daily online cryptic Crossword.

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

www.thehindu.com/crosswords/h... My latest #cryptic #crossword as Hypatia. Grab the paper or solve online at Sample clue to get you started Bohemian robe at Nike stores (7) Like if you get it. No spoilers please.. @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social

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The Hindu daily Cryptic crossword puzzle

The Hindu Cryptic Crossword: Play our daily online cryptic Crossword.

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Only a few hours left to submit your cryptic clues for this week’s 1ACCWC.. Waiting to see your clues folks #cryptic

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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Pssst… Enigmaya’s second cryptic for July just dropped. Sampler:: Feeling tired from reversing many poor decisions (6) Drop a ❤️ if you cracked it and NO spoilers please. #cryptic #crossword #clue www.hindustantimes.com/games/crypti... @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Round 1 of the US & Canada #Cryptic #Crossword Championships starts in 10 minutes! 🤩 If you registered, log in now at crypticsingh.com and refresh the page until the crossword displays Speed counts, but accuracy is more important - review your entries before you submit! 🤓 #USCanadaCrypticCC 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

Poster for US Cryptic Crossword Championship 2026
Organized by Extra-C on CrypticSingh.com
For US residents of any nationality

Every Sunday of July at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern
July 5 - Practice Round
July 12 - Online Round 1
July 19 - Online Round 2
July 26 - Final Leaderboard

Free registration on CrypticSingh.com

Prizes:
Winner $500
Runner-Up $300
2nd Runner-Up $200
Medals for Podium Finishers
Certificates for all State Winners

Poster for Canada Cryptic Crossword Championship 2026
Organized by Extra-C on CrypticSingh.com
For Canada residents of any nationality

Every Sunday of July at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern
July 5 - Practice Round
July 12 - Online Round 1
July 19 - Online Round 2
July 26 - Final Leaderboard

Free registration on CrypticSingh.com

Prizes:
Winner $500
Runner-Up $300
2nd Runner-Up $200
Medals for Podium Finishers
Certificates for all Prov/Terr Winners

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