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1ACross.org's 7th Anniversary Issue

Book Cover: Cryptic Crossroads – Vol. 3
Editions:Kindle: $ 2.99
ISBN: B09N1VJ779
Pages: 215
Paperback: $ 8.49
ISBN: 979-8774426645
Size: 6.00 x 9.00 in
Pages: 121

This Volume offers 26 scintillating crosswords from setters from across the globe to challenge anyone who loves wordplay and cryptic crosswords.

The puzzles are of varying difficulty ranging from the surprisingly simple to excruciatingly devious. Each puzzle is followed by detailed annotations to help you understand how the clues work.

Here are the links to Buy it

Readers in Bahrain can get a copy at the introductory price of BD 3 by sending an email with your contact details to 1acrossgpgmailcom

PRESS COVERAGE: Article in Gulf Weekly, Jan. 5-11 2022

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Excerpt:

The eclectic collection includes puzzles that are themed on PG Wodehouse, Agatha Christie, the Olympics, Greek philosophers and Global warming amongst others. Several puzzles have Easter eggs that can be uncovered while and after you solve the puzzles.

Reviews:PRASAD R V on Amazon.in (17th Dec. 2021) wrote:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Buy for the edutainment.

Challenging puzzles. Crack the hidden codes. Nice thing is clues are annotated and explained. I appreciate the good work put forward by the setters, compiler, designer and the publishers. If you buy kindle , you can solve the puzzles through the interactive grids, Though the book is slim, it engages you fully, at least for a month. Great buy !

Ratna Rao on Amazon.in (22nd Dec. 2021) wrote:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Cryptic Crossword learning

One of the best books for CC lovers .It has some great grids set by reputed setters like Hypatia,Kriskross,Saral,Dr.X and others .The best part is most of the answers have annotations which makes it easy for learners like me.A great book to keep the mind occupied for a long time

Niche A R on Goodreads wrote:

This book is a unique compilation of cryptic crosswords from setters around the world, including themed puzzles with hidden messages and a lot more. There is a good mix of easy and difficult puzzles - some are a breeze, some kept me occupied for a long time but gave me a huge sense of satisfaction when I finally completed them. You also get to know about the people and the interesting stories behind each of these ingenious puzzles, something I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Cryptic crossword buffs will definitely love this diverse collection of puzzles - there's something in here for everyone, whether you're a beginner or an expert.


By Sowmya

Sowmya is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and independent financial consultant based in the Middle East (Bahrain). She is a puzzle editor at Amuselabs. She has set over 1,300 crosswords for various publications including over 1000 mini crosswords, cryptic crosswords (under the pseudonym Hypatia for The Hindu) and themed crosswords for Cat.a.lyst (part of The Hindu Businessline). Sowmya runs the Facebook group 1Across where seasoned cruciverbalists interact while setting and solving clues. She has published three compilations of crosswords viz Cryptic Crossroads Volumes 1, 2 and 3. She Tweets cryptic clues daily @somsram

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