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
Marvel studios gets to post a bunch of cryptic numbers and jack my whole flow!!! >:/
November 11, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Marvel studios gets to post a bunch of cryptic numbers and jack my whole flow!!! >:/
Needless guns induce cruelty essentially (5)
Hearts of weeping people display undying flower (5)
Orally wear out rubber protection (4)
Dice back again in the Quick Cryptic, with an appropriately timed theme - hope you enjoy!
#cryptic #crossword
Hearts of weeping people display undying flower (5)
Orally wear out rubber protection (4)
Dice back again in the Quick Cryptic, with an appropriately timed theme - hope you enjoy!
#cryptic #crossword
Quick cryptic crossword No 136
Quick cryptic crossword No 136
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November 7, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Needless guns induce cruelty essentially (5)
Hearts of weeping people display undying flower (5)
Orally wear out rubber protection (4)
Dice back again in the Quick Cryptic, with an appropriately timed theme - hope you enjoy!
#cryptic #crossword
Hearts of weeping people display undying flower (5)
Orally wear out rubber protection (4)
Dice back again in the Quick Cryptic, with an appropriately timed theme - hope you enjoy!
#cryptic #crossword
oooh, I like cryptic crosswords
Women Who Answer Questions While Receiving Standing Cunnilingus (6)
November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
oooh, I like cryptic crosswords
November 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Normal service resumes:
Here's my latest #cryptic puzzle.
Sample clues:
Book, unedited, provides starting point (5)
Reserved, creative dear maker (9)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4139
#crossword #crypticcrossword #wordpuzzle
Here's my latest #cryptic puzzle.
Sample clues:
Book, unedited, provides starting point (5)
Reserved, creative dear maker (9)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4139
#crossword #crypticcrossword #wordpuzzle
Cryptic crossword No 4,139 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 4,139 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by MagpieLinguist. Published Wed 11 Nov 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
November 11, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Normal service resumes:
Here's my latest #cryptic puzzle.
Sample clues:
Book, unedited, provides starting point (5)
Reserved, creative dear maker (9)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4139
#crossword #crypticcrossword #wordpuzzle
Here's my latest #cryptic puzzle.
Sample clues:
Book, unedited, provides starting point (5)
Reserved, creative dear maker (9)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4139
#crossword #crypticcrossword #wordpuzzle
new guardian cryptic pb: 55 minutes
November 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM
new guardian cryptic pb: 55 minutes
November 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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.
Cant imagine understanding that cryptic shit without CONTEXT
You see how it reads "unfortunately the guy who was photographed is a plagiarist"
You see how it reads "unfortunately the guy who was photographed is a plagiarist"
November 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Cant imagine understanding that cryptic shit without CONTEXT
You see how it reads "unfortunately the guy who was photographed is a plagiarist"
You see how it reads "unfortunately the guy who was photographed is a plagiarist"
Yeah I felt a bit like I'd solved a cryptic crossword
November 8, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Yeah I felt a bit like I'd solved a cryptic crossword
Hello inboxes 👋 Fab to see Murder Most Cryptic featured in the Guardian Cluesletter 😊 …and check out the word in this week’s cluing contest. I’ve clued this several times now (and won’t be entering!) so looking forward to seeing the results of different minds! 👀
www.theguardian.com/puzzles/2026...
www.theguardian.com/puzzles/2026...
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 ...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Hello inboxes 👋 Fab to see Murder Most Cryptic featured in the Guardian Cluesletter 😊 …and check out the word in this week’s cluing contest. I’ve clued this several times now (and won’t be entering!) so looking forward to seeing the results of different minds! 👀
www.theguardian.com/puzzles/2026...
www.theguardian.com/puzzles/2026...
Hi all. Since returning to setting, and with the demise of the Indy, I've put a puzzle on @mycrossword.co.uk , under the moniker 'Woodhouse'. I hope you like it.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4128
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4128
Cryptic crossword No 4,128 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 4,128 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Woodhouse. Published Sun 8 Nov 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
November 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Hi all. Since returning to setting, and with the demise of the Indy, I've put a puzzle on @mycrossword.co.uk , under the moniker 'Woodhouse'. I hope you like it.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4128
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4128
AVCX is my top source for non-cryptic #crosswords and I'm excited for their first tournament on January 10th!
avxwords.com/tournament/
AVCX also does a biweekly #cryptic and I'm excited for this Thursday because the next AVCX Cryptic is by me!
Subscribe now or start with a free trial: avxwords.com
avxwords.com/tournament/
AVCX also does a biweekly #cryptic and I'm excited for this Thursday because the next AVCX Cryptic is by me!
Subscribe now or start with a free trial: avxwords.com
Circle your calendar for November 15, when registration officially opens for the first-ever AVCX crossword tournament!!
Everything’s falling into place with the planning, like a puzzle where you just nailed the revealer … it’s gonna be a day of joy.
Everything’s falling into place with the planning, like a puzzle where you just nailed the revealer … it’s gonna be a day of joy.
On Sunday, January 10, AVCX will host its first-ever crossword tournament!
Featuring work from all five features of AVCX, the tournament will be held online, with special guests from AVCX and beyond both in the bylines and the streaming booth.
Stay tuned for details, including how to sign up, soon
Featuring work from all five features of AVCX, the tournament will be held online, with special guests from AVCX and beyond both in the bylines and the streaming booth.
Stay tuned for details, including how to sign up, soon
November 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
AVCX is my top source for non-cryptic #crosswords and I'm excited for their first tournament on January 10th!
avxwords.com/tournament/
AVCX also does a biweekly #cryptic and I'm excited for this Thursday because the next AVCX Cryptic is by me!
Subscribe now or start with a free trial: avxwords.com
avxwords.com/tournament/
AVCX also does a biweekly #cryptic and I'm excited for this Thursday because the next AVCX Cryptic is by me!
Subscribe now or start with a free trial: avxwords.com
Gun to your head! Name a song that’s longer than 28 minutes
Me: Cryptic Shift - Stratocumulus Evergaol!
youtu.be/BVvLDdKHWr0?...
Me: Cryptic Shift - Stratocumulus Evergaol!
youtu.be/BVvLDdKHWr0?...
Stratocumulus Evergaol
YouTube video by Cryptic Shift - Topic
youtu.be
November 11, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Gun to your head! Name a song that’s longer than 28 minutes
Me: Cryptic Shift - Stratocumulus Evergaol!
youtu.be/BVvLDdKHWr0?...
Me: Cryptic Shift - Stratocumulus Evergaol!
youtu.be/BVvLDdKHWr0?...
cryptic clue:
Inside of a fairy circle — sounds like mice on helium (8)
Inside of a fairy circle — sounds like mice on helium (8)
cryptic clue:
Mutiny (5)
Mutiny (5)
November 10, 2026 at 4:53 AM
cryptic clue:
Inside of a fairy circle — sounds like mice on helium (8)
Inside of a fairy circle — sounds like mice on helium (8)
The Guardian Quiptic today is by Pangakupu. Enjoy. #cryptic #Guardiancrossword #Pangakupu #crypticcrossword #quiptic
November 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
The Guardian Quiptic today is by Pangakupu. Enjoy. #cryptic #Guardiancrossword #Pangakupu #crypticcrossword #quiptic
EVERYONE WAKE UP NEW CRYPTIC VAGUE MESSAGE FROM METAPHOR DEVS
November 8, 2026 at 8:55 AM
EVERYONE WAKE UP NEW CRYPTIC VAGUE MESSAGE FROM METAPHOR DEVS
#WQuers
Minute Cryptic - 9 November, 2026
"Whistle-blower exposed greed surrounding destruction of reef" (7)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (45,013 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Minute Cryptic - 9 November, 2026
"Whistle-blower exposed greed surrounding destruction of reef" (7)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (45,013 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Minute Cryptic
Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.
www.minutecryptic.com
November 9, 2026 at 4:47 AM
#WQuers
Minute Cryptic - 9 November, 2026
"Whistle-blower exposed greed surrounding destruction of reef" (7)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (45,013 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Minute Cryptic - 9 November, 2026
"Whistle-blower exposed greed surrounding destruction of reef" (7)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (45,013 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
sometimes some kind of note or cryptic message nearby like "enjoy!~"
or another where i wake up christmas morning and it's my 'present', gosh
or another where i wake up christmas morning and it's my 'present', gosh
November 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
sometimes some kind of note or cryptic message nearby like "enjoy!~"
or another where i wake up christmas morning and it's my 'present', gosh
or another where i wake up christmas morning and it's my 'present', gosh
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!
Minute Cryptic - 11 November, 2026
"Prime locations in marketable neighbourhood" (4)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (43,405 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
"Prime locations in marketable neighbourhood" (4)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (43,405 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Minute Cryptic
Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.
www.minutecryptic.com
November 11, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Minute Cryptic - 11 November, 2026
"Prime locations in marketable neighbourhood" (4)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (43,405 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
"Prime locations in marketable neighbourhood" (4)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (43,405 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Woah! Looks like my first crossword in almost a year washed ashore earlier, and there might be some gems in it?
Accident and emergency (5)
Cable with its sheath chewed off? Naughty dog! (3)
Wet, creamy paste with a hint of yeastiness (8)
...eh, two out of three.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4131
Accident and emergency (5)
Cable with its sheath chewed off? Naughty dog! (3)
Wet, creamy paste with a hint of yeastiness (8)
...eh, two out of three.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4131
Cryptic crossword No 4,131 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 4,131 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Panthera. Published Sun 8 Nov 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
November 8, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Woah! Looks like my first crossword in almost a year washed ashore earlier, and there might be some gems in it?
Accident and emergency (5)
Cable with its sheath chewed off? Naughty dog! (3)
Wet, creamy paste with a hint of yeastiness (8)
...eh, two out of three.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4131
Accident and emergency (5)
Cable with its sheath chewed off? Naughty dog! (3)
Wet, creamy paste with a hint of yeastiness (8)
...eh, two out of three.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4131
Wishing wonderful Wednesdays, Wolfgang’s written wordplay, which we warrant’s worthwhile!
Bacchus and Ariadne and David and others go and truly let rip (5,2,3)
Go away and charge about (8)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4142
Bacchus and Ariadne and David and others go and truly let rip (5,2,3)
Go away and charge about (8)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4142
Cryptic crossword No 4,142 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 4,142 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Wolfgang. Published Wed 11 Nov 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
November 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Wishing wonderful Wednesdays, Wolfgang’s written wordplay, which we warrant’s worthwhile!
Bacchus and Ariadne and David and others go and truly let rip (5,2,3)
Go away and charge about (8)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4142
Bacchus and Ariadne and David and others go and truly let rip (5,2,3)
Go away and charge about (8)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4142