Cryptic Crosswords by Qaos

Crosswords

A list of cryptic crosswords, many of which have themes. I'll add previous crosswords to the list over the coming weeks as well as new ones each month.



Cryptic Crossword #22 - Themed For Jaime. Themed - 7th October 2008

Cryptic Crossword #21 - Themed Themed - 27th July 2008

Cryptic Crossword #20 - Plain Plain - 18th June 2008

Cryptic Crossword #19 - Replace Letters Solution requires letter changes in across clues - 22nd May 2008

Cryptic Crossword #18 - Plain Plain - 21st Apr 2008

Cryptic Crossword #17 - Themed Themed - 31st Mar 2008

Cryptic Crossword #16 - Mini-theme Mini-theme - 14th Feb 2008

Cryptic Crossword #15 - Mini-theme Mini-theme - 14th Jan 2008

Cryptic Crossword #14 - "The Dodo" Dedicated to "The Dodo Fightback" - 1st Jan 2008

Cryptic Crossword #13 - Plain Plain - 11th Nov 2007

Cryptic Crossword #12 - Themed Themed - 5th Nov 2007

Cryptic Crossword #11 - "E" Hard one, based on the letter E - 27th Oct 2007

Solutions

A list of annotated solutions to the above crosswords.



Cryptic Crossword #21 - Annotated Solution 27th July 2008

Cryptic Crossword #20 - Annotated Solution 18th June 2008

Cryptic Crossword #19 - Annotated Solution 22nd May 2008

Cryptic Crossword #18 - Annotated Solution 21st Apr 2008

Cryptic Crossword #17 - Annotated Solution 31st Mar 2008

Cryptic Crossword #16 - Annotated Solution 14th Feb 2008

Cryptic Crossword #15 - Annotated Solution 14th Jan 2008

Cryptic Crossword #14 - Annotated Solution 1st Jan 2008

Cryptic Crossword #13 - Annotated Solution 11th Nov 2007

Cryptic Crossword #12 - Annotated Solution 5th Nov 2007

Cryptic Crossword #11 - Annotated Solution 27th Oct 2007

Crossword Sites

A list of interesting and useful crossword sites for both setters and solvers.



ChessWorld.net If you need a break from crosswords, then why not swap the 15x15 squares for 8x8.

Crossword Abbreviations on Wikipedia A list of useful crossword abbreviations on Wikipedia.

Crossword Links A source of many crossword links, from online puzzles, dictionaries and solving aids to computer programs.

EJ's Crossword Showcase The crossword site of Eddie James, better known as Brummie and Cyclops, with a variety of crosswords, puzzles and articles.

Fifteensquared A blog that provides daily commentary and analysis of the Independent, Guardian, Financial Times and Private Eye cryptic crosswords.

Free Crosswords Online Site by Alberich, with both his own and guest puzzles, plus interesting articles for setters and solvers.

Peter's Cryptic Crossword Corner Peter Biddlecombe's crossword site with a selection of puzzles, tips on solving and links to other crossword resources.

Private Eye's Crossword The crossword in Private Eye, set by Cyclops. Without doubt, the rudest crossword around.

The Guardian Unlimited Crosswords The Guardian's online crossword site. Provides access to daily puzzles, an archive of past puzzles and the monthly "Genius" crossword. Now free!

Guestbook

Welcome to Cryptic Crosswords by Qaos. If you enjoyed these crosswords, let me know! Comments and feedback are always welcome and can be emailed to qaos_xword@hotmail.com.

Qaos

October 07 1:46 PM

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The latest one is a little overdue, but it's been a busy summer. Hopefully back to a more frequent schedule now the winter is coming.

Crossword #22 added 7/10/08. Solution available when next crossword is posted. For hints, please email qaos_xword@hotmail.com.

Qaos
July 27 1:12 PM

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Crossword #21 added 27/07/08. Solution available when next crossword is posted. For hints, please email qaos_xword@hotmail.com.
Qaos
June 18 7:26 PM

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Crossword #20 added 18/06/08. Solution available when next crossword is posted. For hints, please email qaos_xword@hotmail.com.