Clues by Carpathian and Grid by Rikki. The year is off to a good start with this excellent puzzle. Although not very mysterious, this makes for a lovely solve whether you’re on an airplane, train, or steamship.
3D Crossword Solution – January 2026
Hints & Tips January 2026
Clues by Carpathian and Grid by Rikki Enter the prize draw by 31 January. The background for this puzzle is a Paco Britto photo of a radio or TV mast and a triangular structure against an orange sunset. This puzzle by Carpathian uses a conventional 7x5x6 grid by Rikki and marks fifty years since the death of… Read more Hints & Tips January 2026
3D Crossword Solution – December 2025
Clues and Grid by Komorník. So, another successful year of 3D calendar puzzles draws to a close, and it is especially appropriate that the final crossword of 2025, both grid and clues, should all be the work of Komorník.
Hints & Tips December 2025
Clues and Grid by Komorník Enter the prize draw by 31 December. The background for this puzzle is a Benjamin Balázs photo of the edge of a bird bath. This puzzle by Komorník uses an unconventional 13x5x5 grid which is essentially an 11x5x5 grid, but with the nearest and furthest 11-letter entries extended by one cell at… Read more Hints & Tips December 2025
3D Crossword Solution – November 2025
Clues by Enigmatist and Grid by Gin. A larger 9 x 5 x 5 puzzle this month with more than its share of mysteries. Nine clues (all the long ones) lack locations and definitions in their clues
Hints & Tips November 2025
Clues by Enigmatist and Grid by Gin Enter the prize draw by 30 November. The background for this puzzle is a Michael Reichelt photo of the moss-covered roots of a tree. This puzzle by Enigmatist uses a conventional 9x5x5 grid by Gin and concerns ten dates of varying historical significance. A document, a dynasty, a heroine, an… Read more Hints & Tips November 2025
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 2025
Clues 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.
Hints & Tips October 2025
Clues and Grid by Shark Enter the prize draw by 31 October. The background for this puzzle is a Bernard Spragg photo of a small wooden church surrounded by trees displaying autumn colours. This puzzle by Shark uses a 7x5x5 grid with a couple of additional cells providing 8-letter rows in the top and bottom layers. It… Read more Hints & Tips October 2025