Shobha Nayak
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Give to Gain
“Give to Gain” was a special puzzle put together with several talented cruciverbalists from across the globe on International Women’s Day 2026. Stats: 112 solvers attempted this puzzle. 55 solvers managed to complete the puzzle, of which 53 solvers also completed the bonus forms. As many as 29 solvers got the full score.
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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