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Cryptic Crossword Puzzles - UK style PuzzlesIn order to solve these crossword puzzles, first you must solve the cryptic clues. These puzzle sites feature UK style grids and are quite difficult to solve. Try them out if you're looking for a challenge.
Cryptic Crosswords
In order to solve these crossword puzzles, first you must solve the cryptic clues. These puzzle books feature UK style grids and are quite difficult to solve. Try them out if you're looking for a challenge. January Cryptic Crossword
An entertaining puzzle with two diagonal entries. Can you solve it? March Cryptic Crossword
March Cryptic Crossword by Will DaBeed. Solve this cryptic crossword with a 'green' theme. February Cryptic Crossword
February Cryptic Crossword by Will DaBeed. A cryptic crossword with a hearty theme. Poins' Cryptic Crosswords
A collection of free cryptic crossword puzzles which can be printed and solved at your leisure. A new cryptic crossword puzzle appears each week. New Year's Cryptic Crossword
Ring out the old and ring in the new with this themed cryptic crossword. Yuletide Cryptic Crossword by Will DaBeed
Yuletide Cryptic Crossword by Will DaBeed. Crooner's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle
Free Cryptic Crosswords at About Puzzles. Can you solve the bonus clue? Will DaBeed's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle #1
Will DaBeed's cryptic crossword puzzle #1. Can you solve the bonus clue? Free Cryptic Crosswords
A large offering of free cryptic crosswords to print out. Submissions are also welcome. If you're unfamiliar with cryptic-style crosswords, please visit this page: Tutorials Norm Pleszkoch's Cryptic Crossword
To enjoy the puzzle, print this page and the answer grid then solve at your leisure. Apex Cryptic Crosswords
Apex is the pseudonym of Eric Chalkley, a retired carpenter who admired the crosswords of Ximenes. Cru Cryptics Archive
Cryptic puzzles created by and for the New York Times Online Forum (hosted by Cox/Rathvon). Discuss puzzles and cryptic clue writing in general. Puzzles are in AcrossLite format only. Cryptacrostic Puzzle
One from the archives of The Atlantic Monthly. An entertaining puzzle by Cox & Rathvon. More recent puzzles also available. Cryptic Crossword by Cox & Rathvon
This is a sample puzzle featured on the Literate Software site. Java only. Canopia
Regularly updated with UK crosswords (cryptic and non-cryptic clues), word fits, word searches, and other word games. 'Pot-pourri' features a selection of different puzzles throughout the year. Cryptic Crossword Mania
Java interactive puzzles with wrong answer alert. From Michael Bennett, an amateur constructor. Links to a tutorial included. Cullen Crosswords
A new cryptic every month featuring standard puzzles (15x15), Jumbo (27x27) and barred grids (22x22). Includes archive of previous puzzles. Print only. EJ's Crossword Showcase
A large selection of puzzles including some for kids. Also gives solutions to various UK crosswords offering prize money. The Guardian Cryptic Crossword
Choose regular clues (cryptic) or quick clues (easier). Java or print. Ireland in Crosswords
From Jim Stokes of Waterford, Ireland. A collection of 50 cryptic crosswords giving a tour of Ireland in its geography, history and culture. Peter's Cryptic Crossword Corner
From Peter Biddlecombe, some interesting info on The Times crossword competition, a list of books for the puzzle fan and several good cryptics (print only). UK references may stump American solvers. The Sydney Morning Herald
Daily puzzles from Australia. Scroll way down and find the link in the right-hand menu. Choose Cyptic or Quick (non-cryptic clues). Interactive AcrossLite applet (.puz). The Telegraph Cryptic Crossword
Another site where you'll be asked to register but no fee is required. Guardian Unlimited's Cryptic Tutorial
The Golden Rule for setting a good cryptic clue was laid down by Ximenes of the Observer, the late DS McNutt (1902-71): "I may not mean what I say, but I must say what I mean." |
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