Here are ten anagram clues which have appeared in recent Times Quick Cryptic puzzles.Have a go at solving them and submit your answers to badger@crosswords101.com for an honorary mention in next month’s newsletter. First examine this example:Suspect disease in coastal area (7) suspect is the anagram indicatordisease is the wordplaythe answer means coastal areaRearranging disease gives us…
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The Mental Health Benefits of Crosswords
Crossword puzzles provide you with a great mental workout. A 2019 study of almost 20,000 people in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry indicated that regular puzzle-solving improved cognitive performance in those aged 50 and above. The more often people interacted with puzzles, the higher their scores on attention, reasoning and memory tests. Regular word…
Stand by for our competition
Coming soon. Clue writing competition You love solving Cryptic Crosswords … now test your Clue-Writing skills! Our monthly cryptic crossword clue-writing competition is open to all our subscribers. It’s free to enter. A prize is awarded to the clue adjudged to be the best each month. Details to follow.
Solving Cryptic Crosswords Together
In the world of wordplay and wit, Badger and the Bear have forged a unique approach around solving cryptic crosswords. Their tale, well-known to readers of their blog at crosswords101.com, unveils the secret of transforming what is often seen as a solitary pastime for curmudgeons and shrews with sharp wits into a social and invigorating…
And the Oscar Goes to ….
Outstanding Clues from Published Crossword Puzzles Some clues are so satisfying that they just have to be shared …. Here are some of my favourites from recent puzzles. See if you can solve them…. Which one is your favourite? Mine’s Number 2.
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We are looking for volunteers to review selected crossword books, apps or websites. Although these are unpaid positions, costs for subscription fees or purchases would be covered. If you are interested , email badger@crosswords101.com with a brief cover letter.
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