How do I submit the Guardian Prize crossword?
To enter the Prize Draw for the ‘Prize Crossword’ series you must print out your completed crossword and send it to: The Guardian Crossword, PO Box 17566, Birmingham, B33 3EZ or fax to 0121 742 1313.
Is Guardian crossword free?
Currently, Guardian Quick and Cryptic crosswords are available. Is there a free trial? Yes, by upgrading to version 2.0. 1 all users will automatically get a free 14-day trial.
What does anag mean in crossword clues?
With an anagram clue, you have to rearrange the letters of one or more words to give the solution. Anagram clues are sometimes encountered in ‘straight’ crosswords, with clues presented like this: Cheap (anag.) ( 5)
What are the different Guardian crosswords?
The Prize, Cryptic, Quick, Quiptic, Everyman and Speedy are in the new format. Azed and Genius will remain in their current format for the foreseeable future.
How do you decrypt a cryptic crossword?
Every crossword clue contains a definition of the answer you’re looking for….All you have to do is find it . . .
- Read the clue. Then read it backwards.
- Think about the rest of the clue.
- Harden your heart against the setter’s siren charms.
- Repeat step three.
- Look at the number of letters.
- Solve the damn thing . . .
What does l mean in crosswords?
On crossword solving blogs/communities, solutions are sometimes explained in shorthand notation such as {A}{C}{CLIMAx*} for ACCLAIM, CAL(1)L<= for LILAC, or ~(tale)+SPIN for TAILSPIN. If these annotations seem confusing to you, this post will help you make sense of them.
Which is the most difficult cryptic crossword?
Indy was the hardest (36.4), followed by Guardian (34.6), Times (32.3) and Toughie (30.4). However these four figures are so close to each other that I’d say the standard of difficulty is pretty much similar.
Which is the hardest cryptic crossword?
Do cryptic crosswords make you smarter?
Thus cryptic crosswords seem to be more cognitively stimulating than general knowledge. In a study we tested whether regularly solving cryptic crossword would enhance metacognition, the ability of being aware of your cognitive functioning.
How hard is the Guardian crossword?
Comparison of cryptic crosswords
| Crossword | Frequency | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Quiptic | Monday | Easy |
| Everyman | Sunday | Easy |
| Azed | Sunday | Hard/very hard |
| The Times | Daily | Medium-hard |