Sum of their parts – Grid 3

For Women’s Day 2024, 1ACross is happy to present “Sum of their parts”, a special series of puzzles put together by several talented cruciverbalists from across the globe.

This is the third in the series of Mini grids to be published each day at 11:00AM IST (8:30AM Bahrain), culminating on 8th March. Two lights from each of the first four grids when combined form a clue phrase with eight words. The solution to the clue put together from these is in Grid 5 and has to be identified by the solver.

All those who wish to participate must submit each of the 5 Mini grids as well as the bonus form accompanying the last grid, on or before EOD 15th Mar. 2024. All those who submit entries have a chance to enter our new leader board for 2024. Annotations for the puzzle will be posted in the blog on Saturday, Mar. 16th, 2024.

The title of this special series is also symbolic of the synergetic impact of each woman on her family – As you solve the grid, please take the opportunity to appreciate the women in your family and the countless things they do for you.

The Team (Grid 3)

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Amrita: I am Amrita, I currently live in Bangkok Thailand. I am a big cryptic crossword fanatic. I am so happy to have contributed to this marvelous series of puzzles!

Claire: I’m Claire and I have been been setting cryptic clues for the last 10 years and solving them for most of my life. I have a deep love for cryptic crosswords and it saddens me to think that women setters are underrepresented in the crossword space. I have had the privilege of solving many quality clues from some of the world’s finest female setters. I have also learnt so much from many female setters and solvers and have turned to them for guidance and assistance on my crossword journey. Although born in the UK I have lived near Brisbane, Australia for over 20 years. I live with my husband Barry and 2 adult sons, Pete and Sam. I will always be a very proud Mum, no matter how old they get! I work in the disability field and love my job to pieces. I am delighted to celebrate IWD2024 with you all through our shared love of crosswords.

Heidi: I’m a retired speech-language pathologist enjoying life back in my home state of Hawai’i. So glad to have connected with this community of like-minded wordplay enthusiasts!

Lakshmi: (Admin. of 1Across) Recently started setting as “Saral” for THE HINDU. Have been setting crosswords for Col’s blog THCC & 1Across. Have won IITM Crossword competition twice.

Mona: I love cryptics and all kinds of puzzles. I am proud of being a woman. Happy women’s day and let love and kindness prevail 💗

Qrypt On Y X: (Co-ordinated with the setters and helped to edit the clues): Woman on Wonderlust

Sowmya: (Founder of 1Across.org. Conceptualized / created this puzzle series). Sowmya is the puzzle editor at Amuselabs, compiler Hypatia for “The Hindu” and has independently published Cryptic Crossroads 1, 2 and 3. She has compiled more than 1,200 crossword puzzles published over the last 10 years.  She is also the recipient of two Guinness Awards for Crochet.