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How to create quick and cryptic crossword puzzles

Step-by-step guide to creating crosswords. Comparison of the best online tools, tips on creating the grid, plus how to write quick and cryptic clues.09:19 Fri 03rd Sep 2021

Daily Mail Prize Crossword

 The Daily Mail Prize Crossword appears in the newspaper every day, and has previously been compiled by setters such as Roger Squires and Chris Feetenby. It offers a £20 prize to three correct winners drawn out of a hat, and one £1,500 prize for the Mail on Sunday Prize Crossword. Below we have put together some...16:30 Thu 31st Oct 2013

Sunday Times Crossword

Cryptic crosswords can be difficult even when you are used to the setter’s way of thinking. We’ve compiled a list of tips and examples from the Sunday Times crossword to help you on your way to completion and another Sunday morning well spent.   Wordplay in the Sunday Times often involves using the first or ...16:30 Thu 31st Oct 2013

Sunday Express Crossword

Sunday Express Crossword Answers, Solutions and Hints  For some of us, there’s nothing better than putting our feet up on a Sunday morning and relaxing with the paper. The Sunday Express Crusader & His Squire presents a fun challenge, whether you attempt it using the straightforward or cryptic clues. Below ...09:45 Fri 25th Oct 2013

Etiquette For Asking A Quiz, Puzzle or Crossword Question

1. When asking for help with a crossword clue, please do a search through AnswerBank first to see if the clue has already been answered, especially if the crossword is more than a day old. 2. If the question has not been previously posted: Please state the name, number, date and type of crossword in the title of ...14:30 Tue 06th Dec 2011

Anax Crosswords

Anax Crosswords is the home of Anax, crossword setter for the likes of The Independent, Financial Times, The Times and as of June 2011 the Sunday Times Concise Crossword. He has been setting and compiling crosswords for a number of years, and this experience reflects in his frequently updated blog - a popular source fo...13:45 Fri 08th Apr 2011

Crossword Unclued

Crossword Unclued is a website dedicated to tackling cryptic crosswords. With an ample supply of helpful articles including beginner tips, guides to clue types, help on grid construction and crossword book reviews, Crossword Unclued is the ideal source for information for setters and solvers alike.You can keep up to da...09:30 Fri 08th Apr 2011

Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Big Dave's Blog is an extremely popular source of crossword hints for seasoned professionals and amateurs alike. The blog has been running since 2009 and has received a lot of attention since, attracting thousands of crossword fanatics to its pages each week.With a team of dedicated bloggers by his side, Big Dave and c...10:45 Thu 07th Apr 2011

The AnswerBank Crossword Guide - National Daily Papers

The AnswerBank Crossword Guide – National Daily Papers The Daily Mirror – Daily crosswords can be accessed online, complete with solution phone lines, so that you’ll never miss a puzzle again. http://www.mirror.co.uk/fun-games/crosswords/ The Times – The Times weekday supplements cost 9...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

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