Ruskin
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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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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 +
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1ACCWC 547 – BOUDICA – Results
Ruskin was the host and here’s her round up of the week’s contest. The clue-writing competition for BOUDICA received 20 entries. In fifth place with 20 points from 10 voters was ALP with “Revolting Queen of Hearts in mad children’s fable about Alice’s fun travels” In fourth place with 21 points from 11 voters was
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1ACCWC 546 – TIE THE KNOT – Results
Textrous was the host and here’s his round up of the week’s contest. The clue-writing competition for TIE THE KNOT received 23 entries. Tied for 5th place with 18 points from 9 voters are: Sitter for “Make granny take the plunge?” and Ashwin Bhandarkar for “Principally, Tamilians in Ettayapuram trust horoscopes – especially kundali, nakshatras,