A puzzle for every month, a clue for every day. For lovers of wordplay who like a challenge, the 3D Crossword Calendar takes cryptic crosswords to a whole new level – literally, of course!
Try your skill against some of the best cryptic crossword setters in the UK. Solve this month’s puzzle by the end of the month and go in the draw to win a prize. Buy the calendar and solve 12 puzzles correctly throughout the year to enter our annual tie-break challenge for the coveted title of 3D Crossword World Champion. Fancy your hand at designing a 3D crossword grid yourself? Be our guest and enter the annual RPM Trophy competition.
By purchasing the full calendar, you will also be contributing to our mission to help youngsters in need, with all proceeds going to BBC Children in Need and the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
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- 3D Crossword Solution – October Extra 2025
Clues by Guinevere and Grid by Komorník. Essentially, what we have here is a Theme and Variations puzzle — a traditional cryptic format which I feel has fallen out of fashion, although I am not sure why, because T&Vs can be very satisfying, just as this one proved to be. - 2025 World Championship & RPM Trophy Competitions
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start planning your entries in the annual 3D Crosswords competitions. Both the World Championship and the RPM Trophy involve designing a 3D crossword grid and as such are a rich source of grids for future calendars. This could be your chance to get your very own puzzle… Read more 2025 World Championship & RPM Trophy Competitions - 3D Crossword Solution – October 2025Clues and Grid by Shark. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, following the appearance of Jaws in June, along comes another Shark, and, as we shall see later, this one has some very sharp teeth indeed.
