Sowmya Ramkumar
@somsram.bsky.social
Puzzle Editor @Amuselabs Cryptics for #minutecryptic, #the_hindu, #Hindustantimes, Minis on #theindiamini Author - #crypticcrossroads Vol. 1,2 & 3, CFA Charterholder
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Sowmya Ramkumar@somsram.bsky.social · 24h ago#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
#1ACCWC 1across.org/.../1accwc-5... New clue writing contest is up on the blog. Do participate. #cryptic #crossword #clue
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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#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
Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth
“Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth” by Hypatia was our thirteenth grid for 2026.
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1across.org/2026/09/06/1... Have you posted a clue yet? #cryptic #crossword
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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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
Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth
1ACross is happy to present “Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth” by Hypatia
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Beyond delighted to make my #cryptic #crossword setting debut in the Times Quick Cryptic as Jaspa today! Hope you enjoy it ☺️ #AchievementUnlocked
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
Quiptic crossword No 1,398
Quiptic crossword No 1,398
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1across.org/2026/09/06/1... New word’s up #crossword #cryptic #contest
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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1across.org/2026/09/06/1... Congrats Satyen, Ramki and other toppers
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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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
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...
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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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
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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#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
Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth
1ACross is happy to present “Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth” by Hypatia
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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
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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#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
Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth
1ACross is happy to present “Chakravyuha – The Labyrinth” by Hypatia
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#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
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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#1ACCWC 1across.org/2026/08/16/1... Have you submitted your clue yet? Last few hours left
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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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
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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#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...
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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1across.org/2026/08/16/1... #ACCWC #Cryptic #clue #contest New contest’s up in the blog.
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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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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#1ACCWC #578 - GEN Z - Results 1across.org/2026/08/09/1... Congrats and over to @q.pheevr.ca for the next game
1ACCWC #578 – GEN Z – Results
A riveting contest with a tie between two contestants on 32 points. The winner of the tie is Group of teenagers and twenty-somethings loitering in Copenhagen zoo @qpheevr who received 14 votes Lead…
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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
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...
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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Hope y’all submitted your clues already - deadline is tomorrow morning
Sowmya Ramkumar@somsram.bsky.social · 2mo ago#1ACCWC The winning clue was Essential part of everybody’s Seychelles trip (7) Congrats to Aashirwad and the toppers this week. Thanks to Sampath for hosting. 1across.org/2026/07/26/1...
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! 😀
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 ⬇️