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  1. Superb grid, uniformly good surfaces found it difficult to choose only 3 clues

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  • Time to vote (Pick your favourites!)

    Time to vote (Pick your favourites!)

    Hey solver, The submission window is officially closed for Contest #589 (hosted by Ramki Krishnan). Now, it is time for the best part—picking the winners! Voting is officially OPEN. Cast your votes here: https://1across.org/accwc/votes/ ⚠️ Crucial reminder: If you submitted a clue this week, you are required to vote. Setters who do not cast their…


  • 1ACCWC #588 – TAKE OFF – Results

    1ACCWC #588 – TAKE OFF – Results

    This contest had many Double Defs and Reverse Anagrams for consideration! The winning clue is just five letters: Go ape! Ramki Krishnan with 29 points In 2nd place: Accept bid without hesitation and leave Nilesh Parmar with 27 points In 3rd place: What airplanes do from runway strip Manish Jhaveri with 25 points In 4th…


  • D & I

    D & I

    Note (Update)- The deadline for submission has been extended by a week till EOD 30th October 2026 to allow more solvers to attempt and submit since the last two weeks coincided with the busy festive season. 1ACross is happy to present our 16th grid for this season – “D & I” by Gridzilla.