Results
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1ACCWC 552 – Whiplash – Results
Thanks to Shobha for hosting the contest. Setters had a “pain in the neck” fixation with whiplash and many combined a “fashionable” (HIP) joint “with” a “wide” “wife” (W) to construct their wordplay. While some hid the answer in a “trendy” LA show others stuffed a cricket tournament (IPL) into a “mess” (HASH), or twisted
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1ACCWC 551 – Shambles – Results
Thanks to ALP for hosting the contest. Tough word but we still got a good response. Lambs and messes were pretty popular options for wordplay. Top 10 # Name Clue Points Voters Anno Comments 1 Shobha Nayak Mess made by lambs she slaughtered 27 9 Anagram suggested by slaughtered – Elegant in its simplicity 2
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2’s Company
“2’s Company” from “Mathrix” was our first grid for 2026. Stats: 57 solvers attempted this puzzle. 29 solvers managed to complete the puzzle and the bonus forms partly or fully. Only 15 solvers got the full score.
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1ACCWC 550 – Medusa – Results
Thanks to Ruskin for hosting the contest. Fun word that elicited some top class clues. We ended the contest with 30 clues and 32 voters. Top 10 # Name Clue Points Voters Anno Comments 1 ALP Monster’s mass communication: “Island must become American” (6) 49 14 MED(I>US)A – Topical (alas)! – Nicely topical – Brilliant
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1ACCWC 549 – Wonder – Results
Thanks to @Lowdowncryptic Larry for hosting the contest. Great word to kick off the year and a fantastic response with 35 clues and 38 voters. Top 10 # Name Clue Points Voters Anno Comments 1 Ruskin Came top on leaderboard at last – flipping miracle! 37 13 Came top = WON; on = RE +