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  1. 👏 Brilliant and the theme is great. Not sure of parsing 16A 20A. Great setting. 👍

  2. Fabulous grids… Thoroughly enjoyed the grid …found it difficult to select just 3 favourite clues… Thank you Samit for this…

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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 #588 (hosted by @LowdownCryptic). 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 votes…


  • D & I

    D & I

    1ACross is happy to present our 16th grid for this season – “D & I” by Gridzilla.


  • 1ACCWC #587 – BACTERIA – Results

    1ACCWC #587 – BACTERIA – Results

    Winner of the contest is Salmonella, possibly from bad crab I ate @LowdownCryptic with 34 points In 2nd place is Cabaret dancing stopped by India’s highly cultured lot Pundit JEE with 29 points 3rd spot goes to Care a bit about germs that may benefit the gut Textrous with 23 points In 4th place is…