Cryptics

  • Give to Gain

    Give to Gain

    On International Women’s Day 2026, 1ACross is happy to present “Give to Gain”, a special puzzle put together with several talented cruciverbalists from across the globe We are also happy to announce a special prize for this grid. One amongst the “all correct” entries, will be picked by lucky draw to receive an autographed copy

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  • Money Matters

    Money Matters

    “Money Matters” from “Veeyares” was our third grid for 2026. Stats: 51 solvers attempted this puzzle.  41 solvers managed to complete the puzzle and the bonus forms. As many as 38 solvers got the full score.

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  • Yin Yang

    Yin Yang

    “Yin Yang” from “Amygdala” was our second grid for 2026. Stats: 56 solvers attempted this puzzle.  37 solvers managed to complete the puzzle and the bonus forms. One solver did not complete the bonus form. Only 29 solvers got the full score.

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  • 2’s Company

    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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  • 1ACGrids 2025 – Puzzle roundup

    1ACGrids 2025 – Puzzle roundup

    This year, we published 23 brand-new, custom-crafted puzzles for our solvers, surpassing the 22 puzzles we featured in 2024. Released fortnightly, these puzzles kept our community engaged and entertained throughout the year. A Special Year for Our Setters 2025 was truly remarkable as even more setters who had set their first crosswords on our blog

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