Clues and Grid by Komorník. We have an unusual shape for this Extra puzzle. It’s sort of 6x3x5 but with gutters so words can be written around the separate pieces.
3D Crossword Solution – June Extra 2025
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3D Crossword Solution – June 2025
Clues by Paul and Grid by Absolution. A puzzle by Paul promises cryptic clueing of the highest quality. Many solvers would agree that Paul, who has been composing crosswords for the Guardian for thirty years, is UK’s Number One Crossword Setter
3D Crossword Solution – May 2025
Clues by Raich and Grid by Rikki. A tall and extra unch-y 7 x 5 x 6 grid, gives us a normal number of lights, but longer and freer ones in the vertical directions. There are some shaded squares to give us an “eponymous character”
3D Crossword Solution – April 2025
Clues by Curmudgeon and Grid by Chalicea. The secret of a successful three-dimensional puzzle is the symbiotic relationship between the architect of the grid and the setter of the clues.
3D Crossword Solution – March 2025
Clues by Boatman and Grid by Bozzy. A larger grid this month, at 7 x 7 x 5, gives us many more lights than we need but also leaves room for longer words. Additionally, there are some shaded squares that we are cautioned are not included in the wordplay of any checking answer.
3D Crossword Solution – February Extra 2025
Clues by M and Grid by Bozzy. There’s mystery and mischief afoot in this puzzle. What is the theme? Who is ‘M’, the setter? What is the significance of the sprite in the background picture?
3D Crossword Solution – February 2025
Clues by Carpathian and Grid by Patch. This is the first review I have written for a puzzle by Carpathian and what a pleasure the solving experience proved to be.
3D Crossword Solution – January 2025
Clues by Imogen and Grid by Calluna. This month starts off the year with a bang using a larger grid of 9 x 5 x 5 with 36 entries. There are also a lot of shaded cells randomly scattered on the hot levels that we’ll need to anagram into the Easter egg.
3D Crossword Solution – November Extra 2024
Clues by Komorník and Grid by Gin. Komorník is a major contributor to the success of the 3D Calendar in several roles and this is the third year in a row that he has presented us with a November Extra puzzle. I have vivid memories of last year’s offering,
3D Crossword Solution – December 2024
Clues by Vlad and Grid by Calluna. By necessity, we use all 33 straight entries of a 7 x 5 x 5 grid this month. Plus… a little extra.