Three crossword puzzle setters talk about their all-time favourite cryptic clues and their advice to newcomers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Telegraph has just launched Mini Cryptic, a blend of cryptic and quick clues perfect for new and more experienced solvers. So, ...

Twisting by the Pool is another delightful puzzle from Will Nediger of London, Ont. As I write this, Will is in the lead in ...

To tackle a game built on deliberately deceptive wordplay, Chatterjee drew inspiration from science fiction. He named his ...

And hey, fellow humans: I'm happy to report that this is one area in which we eat the machines for breakfast. Reading time 6 minutes So this morning I woke to the news that Firefox would be adding a ...

A fairly ordinary idea can still make a brilliant clue, and the Minute Cryptic puzzle for October 14, 2026 is the proof.