Derek Harrison

A reminder that the CC Clue Writing Competition is live for your clues and your votes. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/p/clue-writi...

Another fine crossword from an exiled Scot. johnnolantheverylogicalprizepuzzle.blogspot.com/2026/10/acro...

Voting has started on the clues to CHARACTER. So far it is very close and your vote could make a difference. It is easy to sign up. Just enter your email address and choose your own password. clue.vellender.com

York Sloggers & Betters 2026. Three days to go ... need a map? fifteensquared.net/wp-content/u...

Congratulations to Liam Hughes. timesforthetimes.co.uk/times-crossw...

Mark’s talk through of the final puzzle - good on him getting this up so soon, despite the disappointment of not winning! youtu.be/LjYn0Cb_W4Q?...

Anyone not there in person, here is the link to watch the Times Crossword Championship Semi-final and Final - live with commentary! If you are going, I look forward to seeing you! (I’ll be spectating as a setter if that wasn’t obvious 😂 I’m way too slow a solver!) #cryptic #crossword

Cruciverbal snippets in the October newsletter from the Crossword Centre. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/10/cros...

The solution to I am the Eggman by Henri. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/10/am-e...

The (lovely) 3D Crossword Calendar 2027: order here: 3dcalendarpuzzles.co.uk/shop/. All in aid of @rnib.bsky.social & BBC Children in Need.

Congratulations to Chris Lancaster for winning the August competition with his clue to COMEBACK. 1st Chris Lancaster 66.5 pts Return and order starter of Big Mac and Coke (8) {B(ig) MAC COKE} 2nd Steve Randall 59 pts Champion trails lively outsiders in Monte Carlo Rally

Did you know that @the-independent.com is planning to shelve its cryptic crossword at the end of October? Get involved, by contacting the Indy directly, by retweeting this post and/or by commenting at fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i.... Save the Indy #crossword!!

The October Prize Puzzle from the Crossword Centre is Bad Actors by Pandiculator. Enjoy! crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/09/octo...

Nice puzzle from Mr Nolan. See how long it takes to spot the theme. johnnolantheverylogicalprizepuzzle.blogspot.com/2026/09/acro...

For submission, users must fill the rectangular grid, using asterisks to denote the dots, and briefly explain what emerges and how in the box under the grid. The instructions for entry in I am the Eggman by Henri were omitted from the pdf copy. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/08/sept...

The latest edition of the legendary Crossword News is hot off the press. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/09/cros...

The solution to the Crossword Centre August Prize Puzzle, Uncommon Sense by Vagans. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/09/solu...

Only 5 days left to enter your solution to Uncommon Sense by Vagans, crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/07/augu...

The Crossword Centre Clue Writing Competition has got off to a great start. 54 clues to COMEBACK have been entered and voting has started today. The word to clue for September is CHARACTER. clue.vellender.com

The September Prize Puzzle on the Crossword Centre is I am the Eggman by Henri. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/08/sept...

A nice endorsement of the Crossword Centre website.

A tough crossword from John Nolan this month but worth the effort. You too could win a prize! johnnolantheverylogicalprizepuzzle.blogspot.com/2026/08/416-...

The Crossword Centre clue Writing Competition is going well. Already 56 members and 30 clues posted. Remember you must sign in and add a password. clue.vellender.com

Latest Enigmaya #cryptic #crossword. 1.⁠ ⁠⁠ Batting clubs in place for cricket, say (6) 2.⁠ ⁠⁠ Royal emblem transforming most of a car (4, 2, 4) 3.⁠ ⁠⁠ Afraid handbag has telephone ringing (6) www.hindustantimes.com/games/crypti... @derekharrison.bsky.social @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social

The legendary Crossword Centre Clue Writing Competition is back. Sign up now to join the comeback. clue.vellender.com

The silly season edition of Crossword News from the Crossword Centre. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/08/cros...

The solution to the July Prize Puzzle on the Crossword Centre, Pronouncement by Noctifer. Phew! crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/08/solu...

Just 4 days left to enter our Prize Puzzle - Pronouncement by Noctifer. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/06/july...

The August Prize Puzzle on the Crossword Centre is Uncommon Sense by Vagans. We are hoping for a record entry! crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/07/augu...

Issue Four is getting printed right now! Pre-sale copies will be posted out as soon as I can once I get them - early next week hopefully. If you’ve not already bought one, now would be a good time. Unchcrosswords.com As ever please do spread the word far & wide thanks xxx

The latest edition of Crossword News is out today. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/07/cros...

The solution to Replace by Curmudgeon, the JUne Prize Puzzle on the Crossword Centre. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/07/solu...

The July Prize Puzzle from the Crossword Centre is Pronouncement by Noctifer. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/06/july...

The June edition of the Very Logical Prize Puzzle. johnnolantheverylogicalprizepuzzle.blogspot.com/2026/06/1.html

York Sloggers & Betters Weekend 2026: fifteensquared.net/2026/06/16/y...

🚨crossword job‼️ Apple News is hiring a UK-based puzzles editor. DM me with any questions! 🍎📰🧩 journalists.careerwebsite.com/job/uk-puzzl...

The June edition of my crossword newsletter is published today. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/06/cros...

Here is the solution to Adorns Anew by Yimin, the May Prize Puzzle on the Crossword Centre. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/06/solu...

The crop in our local field is oats but also the other grass. Anyone recognise it?

You have one week left to enter your solution to Adorns Anew by Yimin. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/04/may-...

Get an early start on the Crossword Centre June challenge, Replace by Curmudgeon. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/05/june...

Can you solve this crossword? johnnolantheverylogicalprizepuzzle.blogspot.com/2026/05/acro...

All the crossword news in our May newsletter. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/05/cros...

The solution to our April Prize Puzzle - Half-baked by Chalicea. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/05/solu...

Having a great day in Edinburgh

Only 4 days left to enter your solution to Half-baked by Chalica. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/03/apri...

Some articles written in 1982 by D A N Jones, then editor of the Listener magazine referring to Ximenes, Afrit, Apex et al. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/p/endpiece.h...

The May Prize Puzzle on the Crossword Centre is Adorns Anew by Yimin. crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/04/may-...

This crossword deserves solving. johnnolantheverylogicalprizepuzzle.blogspot.com/2026/04/acro...

Crossword get-together this Saturday. www.tapatalk.com/groups/cross...