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Sowmya Ramkumar

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Puzzle Editor @Amuselabs Cryptics for #minutecryptic, #the_hindu, #Hindustantimes, Minis on #theindiamini Author - #crypticcrossroads Vol. 1,2 & 3, CFA Charterholder

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Henri @henriwords.com · 08/10/2026
4 your entertainment: #Cryptic #Crossword No. 4000 on the 4most puzzle site… MyCrossword! 40x clues, 4 words each, and if you squint at the grid you might see some thematic shapes 😁 www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4000
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Cryptic crossword No 4,000 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 4,000 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 40 clues by Henri. Published Thu 8 Oct 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Thank you - I have now over 300 published cryptic puzzles. 50 puzzles is as Enigmaya.
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This needs to be pinned 🤣
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Ettuardo "Ettu" Etui @ettuetui.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
CONSTRUCTOR TIP: before submitting print out your grid & look at it with fresh eyes the next morning. good lord who put all this shit in here. Guess it was me huh
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thank you 🙏
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thank you 🙏
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thank you 🙏
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
My latest puzzle in Hindustan Times today marks my 50th cryptic as Enigmaya. Solve free online at www.hindustantimes.com/games/crypti... @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social #cryptic #crossword #milestone
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
1across.org/2026/10/04/1... The results are here! #cryptic #clue #contest
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1ACCWC #586 – COLORADO – Results
A hard-fought contest with 4 entries getting 22-24 votes each! For me the clear winner among them is Satyen’s intricate offering in the service of a meaningful and topical surface. Top 10 #Na…
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My latest puzzle in today's Hindu comes with some creepy crawlies, a composer, a Kipling character and a regatta..Have you solved it yet? @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social #cryptic #crossword
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Added a comment to the thread. Hopefully the voices from the blog gets through to the management
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's the first day of October and my first #cryptic #crossword for this month is published in today's The Hindu Solve if you have time and let me know how you do.. @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social @rexparker.bsky.social
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#1ACCWC This week’s contest is up in the blog 1across.org/2026/09/27/1...
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1ACCWC #586 – COLORADO – OPEN FOR CLUES
This weeks contest is hosted by verlainex For 1ACCWC 586, the chosen word is COLORADO Here are the rules Limit of 1 clue per setter. Please Annotate your clues clearly. Please login to participate.…
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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 · 25/09/2026
Time to vote (Pick your favourites!) 1across.org/2026/09/25/t... #1ACCWC #cryptic #clue #contest
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Time to vote (Pick your favourites!)
Hey solver, The submission window is officially closed for Contest #585 (hosted by Satyen Nabar). Now, it is time for the best part—picking the winners! Voting is officially OPEN. Cast your votes h…
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
1ACCWC #585 - TOURNEY - OPEN FOR CLUES 1across.org/2026/09/20/1... Last day to submit your clues for this week’s contest #1accwc #cryptic #clue #contest
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1ACCWC #585 – TOURNEY – OPEN FOR CLUES
This weeks contest is hosted by Satyen Nabar For 1ACCWC 585, the chosen word is TOURNEY Here are the rules Limit of 1 clue per setter. Please Annotate your clues clearly. Please login to participat…
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
www.hindustantimes.com/games/crypti... A new puzzle of mine is out today. Try it if you have some time. #cryptic #crossword #enigmaya @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social @rexparker.bsky.social
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Cryptic Crossword - Play Cryptic Crossword Online | Fun and Challenging Puzzles | Hindustan Times
Enjoy Cryptic Crosswordonline with our fun and challenging puzzles. Test your skills with Cryptic Crossword and improve your brain power. Perfect for all ages and puzzle enthusiasts. Start playing now...
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#cryptic #crossword #puzzle #spiral Check this out
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#1ACCWC 1across.org/.../1accwc-5... New clue writing contest is up on the blog. Do participate. #cryptic #crossword #clue
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1ACCWC #584 – BETRAYAL – OPEN FOR CLUES
This weeks contest is hosted by Nitish Asthana For 1ACCWC 584, the chosen word is BETRAYAL Here are the rules Limit of 1 clue per setter. Please Annotate your clues clearly. Please login to partici…
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I kept wondering what storied could be :)
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Nice and easy except for 15D which was new to me.
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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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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
1across.org/2026/09/06/1... Have you posted a clue yet? #cryptic #crossword
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1ACCWC #583 – RESERVATION – OPEN FOR CLUES
This week’s contest is hosted by Satyen Nabar For 1ACCWC 583, the chosen word is RESERVATION Here are the rules Limit of 1 clue per setter. Please Annotate your clues clearly. Please login to…
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
1across.org/2026/08/23/c... Last day to submit if you haven’t done this already - Go on..try it! @rexparker.bsky.social @joshuakosman.bsky.social @skirwingle.bsky.social @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social @guineverecryptic.bsky.social #cryptic #crossword #spiral
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Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth
1ACross is happy to present “Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth” by Hypatia
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Congrats 🎉
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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
Quiptic crossword No 1,398
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
1across.org/2026/09/06/1... New word’s up #crossword #cryptic #contest
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1ACCWC #583 – RESERVATION – OPEN FOR CLUES
This week’s contest is hosted by Satyen Nabar For 1ACCWC 583, the chosen word is RESERVATION Here are the rules Limit of 1 clue per setter. Please Annotate your clues clearly. Please login to…
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
1across.org/2026/09/06/1... Congrats Satyen, Ramki and other toppers
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1ACCWC #582 – GROUNDS – Results
Well done Satyen, Ramki, and Kalyan for taking the top three spots. And congratulations to all for exploring all the meanings of GROUNDS. Top 10 #NameCluePointsVotersAnnoComments1Satyen NabarDistri…
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Feels a bit odd to think even I got it immediately :)
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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 · 30/08/2026
Fun article on crosswords in today’s Indian Express. Has inputs from yours truly as well as some familiar faces in the crossworld @johnhendrickson.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @dontattempt.bsky.social indianexpress.com/article/expr... #crosswords #cryptic
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Why we can’t stop solving puzzles — and why AI still can’t set them
Meet the setters behind the toughest crossword clues, the art of the perfect ‘aha’ moment, and why technology is not yet a formidable rival to the human mind.
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
It’s currently in contest mode - so maybe if you like it you can schedule it later too
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The interactive version can be streamed - it can be solved in the site - any social login will work to access it
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
If you would like to try something that’s a bit unusual but not too hard how about 1across.org/2026/08/23/c...
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Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth
1ACross is happy to present “Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth” by Hypatia
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Closing soon - Have you submitted your clue yet?
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#1ACGrids 1across.org/2026/08/23/c... New puzzle’s up in the blog. Happy solving 🙂 @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social @rexparker.bsky.social #cryptic #crosswords #spiral
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Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth
1ACross is happy to present “Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth” by Hypatia
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
@derekharrison.bsky.social @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social curious to know if anyone has attempted this earlier? Would be a neat personal achievement if this is the first "spiral" with cryptic clues.
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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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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#1ACGrids 1across.org/2026/08/23/c... New puzzle’s up in the blog. Happy solving 🙂 @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social @rexparker.bsky.social #cryptic #crosswords #spiral
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Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth
1ACross is happy to present “Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth” by Hypatia
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#1ACCWC 581 Congrats to Shobha Nayak who won #1ACCWC 580. She has chosen TARIFF for the new contest up in the blog. Clue on.. 1across.org/2026/08/23/1... #cryptic #clue #contest
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1ACCWC #581 – TARIFF – OPEN FOR CLUES
This weeks contest is hosted by Shobha Nayak For 1ACCWC 581, the chosen word is TARIFF Here are the rules Limit of 1 clue per setter. Please Annotate your clues clearly. Please login to participate…
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Sowmya Ramkumar @somsram.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#1ACCWC 1across.org/2026/08/16/1... Have you submitted your clue yet? Last few hours left
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1ACCWC #580 – SOMMELIER – OPEN FOR CLUES
This weeks contest is hosted by Manish Jhaveri For 1ACCWC 580, the chosen word is SOMMELIER 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 · 18/08/2026
Latest Enigmaya #cryptic #crossword. 1.⁠ ⁠⁠ Batting clubs in place for cricket, say (6) 2.⁠ ⁠⁠ Royal emblem transforming most of a car (4, 2, 4) 3.⁠ ⁠⁠ Afraid handbag has telephone ringing (6) www.hindustantimes.com/games/crypti... @derekharrison.bsky.social @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social
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Cryptic Crossword - Play Cryptic Crossword Online | Fun and Challenging Puzzles | Hindustan Times
Enjoy Cryptic Crosswordonline with our fun and challenging puzzles. Test your skills with Cryptic Crossword and improve your brain power. Perfect for all ages and puzzle enthusiasts. Start playing now...
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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 · 16/08/2026
1across.org/2026/08/16/1... #ACCWC #Cryptic #clue #contest New contest’s up in the blog.
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1ACCWC #580 – SOMMELIER – OPEN FOR CLUES
This weeks contest is hosted by Manish Jhaveri For 1ACCWC 580, the chosen word is SOMMELIER 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 · 14/08/2026
Go for it!
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