Free Online Cryptics
The following websites are a collection of free British style cryptic crosswords. If you are on the lookout for more sources, paid subscription sites also exist (The Guardian and Times most notably).
- http://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/: A daily breakdown of the solution to each Times crossword. Great for beginners trying to work back to solutions.
- http://www.freecrosswords.net/: This site has a beginner crossword but also some that are more challenging.
- http://www.cullencrosswords.com/ : Large cryptic crosswords – well written and challenging.
- http://www.gptucker.net/crosswords/crosswordlist.htm: This site allows users to rate the difficulty of each crossword.
- http://www.dowedo.co.uk/: Medium difficulty – great online layout.
- http://ireland.iol.ie/~jbstokes/: Cryptic crosswords with an Irish theme.
- http://www.biddlecombe.demon.co.uk/puzzles.html: Features themed cryptic crosswords with witty clues.
- http://home.freeuk.net/dharrison/apex/: Medium difficulty with generally witty clues.
- http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/wordgames/cryptic_crossword/index.shtml: A challenging monthly cryptic from Chambers.
- http://www.chrisparadine.co.uk/xword/index.html: Some cryptic crosswords with a twist – not for beginners.
- http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/crosswords/: Daily cryptic however no solution provided.
