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The great puzzle: why the stigma around crosswords?

Actors, pilots and even cricketers have been known to tackle crosswords to pass the time, but it can be frowned upon

Published: 10 Dec 2018
Crossword roundup: Why do we say 'Sweet Fanny Adams'?

The topical and the historical, in our pick of the most interesting cryptic clues

Published: 3 Dec 2018
Crossword blog: Meet the Setter – Navy

The latest in our series where we turn the tables on the torturers. Under the spotlight this time is Navy, AKA Lucy Evans

Published: 26 Nov 2018
Crossword roundup: local terms of abuse

If you know a term of abuse for a tiny group in your neighbouring area, please share it in our roundup of the best of the broadsheets’ cryptic clues

Published: 19 Nov 2018

Old setters and new conventions

Audreus, Araucaria and how much do cryptic crosswords change

Published: 15 Jul 2018
Torquemada strikes again

An novel problem will shortly see the light of day again

Published: 19 Dec 2017
A memorial to Araucaria

Plans for a church plaque in John Graham’s honour are in train

Published: 26 Nov 2017