Welcome to Crosswords UK!
This site is dedicated to the UK's major cryptic crosswords published in The Times, The Telegraph, The Independent and The Guardian. Don't panic if cryptic crosswords make you break out into a sweat, there are guides for solving the clues and even some helpful tools when things are just too tough.
Most importantly, we have a forum where members can discuss the day's puzzle and learn why the answer is what it is. It may look a little quiet at the moment but please do register and post your question, no matter how mundane.
If you're new to the world of cryptic crosswords or have tried before and given up, then why not have a read of our guide 'The Basics'. This guide seeks to dispel the mystery and confusion that hangs around cryptic crosswords and to provide you with a basic 'tool set' for tackling one of the big ones.
If you've got a good grasp of the basics, then why not look at one of our more focused guides to clues, their structure and the clues within the clues!
If you're here because you're stuck, try our anagram finder or the crossword solver pages. If they don't help, drop into the forum and see if anyone can help.
If, like me, you tend to tackle your favourite crossword on the move or in a pub, you'll probably want to bookmark our mobile page. These pages are specially built for a small screen low bandwidth connection, making it easy to get to the tools you need.
We have now added a Sudoku solver page. This pernicious beast appears to be here to stay and so we've given in and made one. Sorry.
So, get your favourite crossword, your special pen, and dive in!
Good luck!