Why murder mysteries and cryptic crosswords go hand in hand
Why murder mysteries and cryptic crosswords go hand in hand
From Agatha Christie to a new generation of crime writers, cryptic crosswords have long held a place in murder fiction. Debut novelist and Guardian crossword setter Alys Cummings explains why the two make such natural companions
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November 11, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Why murder mysteries and cryptic crosswords go hand in hand
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November 11, 2026 at 11:52 AM
I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:56!
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:26!
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November 11, 2026 at 2:41 PM
I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:26!
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oooh, I like cryptic crosswords
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November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
oooh, I like cryptic crosswords
I solved the 11/09/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 6:34!
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November 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
I solved the 11/09/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 6:34!
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Cryptic crosswords in a Peckham pub tonight? You're welcome, if you fancy it. 18:30. The Montpelier.
November 10, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Cryptic crosswords in a Peckham pub tonight? You're welcome, if you fancy it. 18:30. The Montpelier.
I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:28!
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November 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:28!
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they sell whole books of crosswords, nyt doesn't own the concept of crosswords.
November 8, 2026 at 12:40 AM
they sell whole books of crosswords, nyt doesn't own the concept of crosswords.
I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:21!
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November 10, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:21!
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:03!
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November 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:03!
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I solved the 11/08/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 2:04!
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November 8, 2026 at 12:25 PM
I solved the 11/08/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 2:04!
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I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:53!
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November 10, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:53!
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I solved the 11/09/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:01!
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November 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I solved the 11/09/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:01!
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:20!
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November 11, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:20!
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Murder? Mysteries? Cryptic crosswords? We’ll certainly be undertaking a full investigation!
November 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Murder? Mysteries? Cryptic crosswords? We’ll certainly be undertaking a full investigation!
I solved the 11/09/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 2:06!
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All the fun of the larger New York Times Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds.
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November 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
I solved the 11/09/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 2:06!
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Crosswords are fun!
November 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Crosswords are fun!
anyway, when i say the NYTimes deserves neither your money nor your respect, i also mean NYTimes cooking, NYTimes puzzles, crosswords, connections, and wordle, the wirecutter, the athletic, and all their podcasts.
the nyt has repeatedly chosen to protect the fascist right.
the nyt has repeatedly chosen to protect the fascist right.
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November 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
anyway, when i say the NYTimes deserves neither your money nor your respect, i also mean NYTimes cooking, NYTimes puzzles, crosswords, connections, and wordle, the wirecutter, the athletic, and all their podcasts.
the nyt has repeatedly chosen to protect the fascist right.
the nyt has repeatedly chosen to protect the fascist right.
I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:57!
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November 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:57!
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Midi Crossword in 6:11!
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:57!
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“Work it out”
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Midi Crossword in 6:11!
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:57!
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Play The Mini Crosswords
All the fun of the larger New York Times Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds.
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November 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Strands #983
“Work it out”
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Midi Crossword in 6:11!
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:57!
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“Work it out”
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Midi Crossword in 6:11!
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I solved the 11/11/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:57!
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what kind of crosswords are y'all doing
what kind of crosswords are y'all doing
November 10, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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what kind of crosswords are y'all doing
what kind of crosswords are y'all doing
I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:48!
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Play The Mini Crosswords
All the fun of the larger New York Times Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds.
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November 10, 2026 at 1:46 PM
I solved the 11/10/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:48!
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I solved the 11/08/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 2:22!
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Play The Mini Crosswords
All the fun of the larger New York Times Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds.
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November 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I solved the 11/08/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 2:22!
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Why murder mysteries and cryptic crosswords go hand in hand
Why murder mysteries and cryptic crosswords go hand in hand
From Agatha Christie to a new generation of crime writers, cryptic crosswords have long held a place in murder fiction. Debut novelist and Guardian crossword setter Alys Cummings explains why the two make such natural companions
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Why murder mysteries and cryptic crosswords go hand in hand