Sowmya Ramkumar
@somsram.bsky.social
Puzzle Editor @Amuselabs Cryptics for #minutecryptic, #the_hindu, #Hindustantimes, Minis on #BostonGlobe, #theindiamini Author - #crypticcrossroads Vol. 1,2 & 3, CFA
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One of those days when I have puzzles out in as many as 5 publications - 3 mini puzzles and 2 cryptics. Try them all
Sample clues
They guide drivers parking in new / old Madras (4,4) #hindu #crossword #hypatia
Kind of rocking chair and desk (10) #HTcrossword #enigmaya
Sample clues
They guide drivers parking in new / old Madras (4,4) #hindu #crossword #hypatia
Kind of rocking chair and desk (10) #HTcrossword #enigmaya
November 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
One of those days when I have puzzles out in as many as 5 publications - 3 mini puzzles and 2 cryptics. Try them all
Sample clues
They guide drivers parking in new / old Madras (4,4) #hindu #crossword #hypatia
Kind of rocking chair and desk (10) #HTcrossword #enigmaya
Sample clues
They guide drivers parking in new / old Madras (4,4) #hindu #crossword #hypatia
Kind of rocking chair and desk (10) #HTcrossword #enigmaya
So happy to see my 150th cryptic crossword published in The Hindu today.
It took over six years to achieve this milestone making it extra sweet!
#cryptic #crossword
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social
It took over six years to achieve this milestone making it extra sweet!
#cryptic #crossword
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
So happy to see my 150th cryptic crossword published in The Hindu today.
It took over six years to achieve this milestone making it extra sweet!
#cryptic #crossword
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social
It took over six years to achieve this milestone making it extra sweet!
#cryptic #crossword
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social
Thanks for putting the humble IDLI in the New York Times crossword @stellaphone 👏👏
Nice to see your byline in the #NYT #crossword
First the Google Doodle and now the #NYT - my comfort food is going places :) @rexparker.bsky.social
Nice to see your byline in the #NYT #crossword
First the Google Doodle and now the #NYT - my comfort food is going places :) @rexparker.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Thanks for putting the humble IDLI in the New York Times crossword @stellaphone 👏👏
Nice to see your byline in the #NYT #crossword
First the Google Doodle and now the #NYT - my comfort food is going places :) @rexparker.bsky.social
Nice to see your byline in the #NYT #crossword
First the Google Doodle and now the #NYT - my comfort food is going places :) @rexparker.bsky.social
Yesterday’s round was pretty challenging and will have to wait another week to see how that turned out.
Meanwhile the top 3 are making us wonder if we should change the I of IXL to International.
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social
Meanwhile the top 3 are making us wonder if we should change the I of IXL to International.
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Yesterday’s round was pretty challenging and will have to wait another week to see how that turned out.
Meanwhile the top 3 are making us wonder if we should change the I of IXL to International.
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social
Meanwhile the top 3 are making us wonder if we should change the I of IXL to International.
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social
Doesn’t work for you @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social?
September 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Doesn’t work for you @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social?
September 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Honoured to accept a new role as President of WCWF’s Bahrain Chapter
July 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Honoured to accept a new role as President of WCWF’s Bahrain Chapter
Thrilled to meet and catch up with @boatmancryptics.co.uk and @mabuse.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Thrilled to meet and catch up with @boatmancryptics.co.uk and @mabuse.bsky.social
Has it been a week already! Was great fun meeting #crossword folk at the #WCCC
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social collecting his prize @mickhodgkin.bsky.social addressing the gathering
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social collecting his prize @mickhodgkin.bsky.social addressing the gathering
July 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Has it been a week already! Was great fun meeting #crossword folk at the #WCCC
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social collecting his prize @mickhodgkin.bsky.social addressing the gathering
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social collecting his prize @mickhodgkin.bsky.social addressing the gathering
It’s just below and works fine..
July 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It’s just below and works fine..
Its a lucky coincidence that I happened to be in the city the same day when I was quoted in The Times. So I got the paper as a keep sake and hey the crossword was nice too 🙂 @mickhodgkin.bsky.social #Londondiary #spoileralert
June 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Its a lucky coincidence that I happened to be in the city the same day when I was quoted in The Times. So I got the paper as a keep sake and hey the crossword was nice too 🙂 @mickhodgkin.bsky.social #Londondiary #spoileralert
And here’s one for you Dave @skirwingle.bsky.social - was so good to meet you :)
June 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
And here’s one for you Dave @skirwingle.bsky.social - was so good to meet you :)
Was fun to catch up with @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social, Jane and @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social yesterday
#WCCC #cryptic #crosswords #London
#WCCC #cryptic #crosswords #London
June 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Was fun to catch up with @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social, Jane and @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social yesterday
#WCCC #cryptic #crosswords #London
#WCCC #cryptic #crosswords #London
I expect they would be sending something shortly. I did get this notification of a practice round that will be tomorrow.
June 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I expect they would be sending something shortly. I did get this notification of a practice round that will be tomorrow.
#WCCC Proud to represent #Bahrain in World Cryptic Crossword Championship and be a part of the organizing team.
#crossword #cryptic #contest #international #india #bahrain #london #june2025
#crossword #cryptic #contest #international #india #bahrain #london #june2025
June 14, 2025 at 5:33 AM
#WCCC Proud to represent #Bahrain in World Cryptic Crossword Championship and be a part of the organizing team.
#crossword #cryptic #contest #international #india #bahrain #london #june2025
#crossword #cryptic #contest #international #india #bahrain #london #june2025
June 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
@lowdowncryptic.bsky.social for team Canada 🇨🇦 👏👏
June 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
@lowdowncryptic.bsky.social for team Canada 🇨🇦 👏👏
World #Cryptic #Crossword Championship June 2025 in London. Hope to see you there..
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social @guineverecryptic.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @boatmancryptics.co.uk
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social @guineverecryptic.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @boatmancryptics.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
World #Cryptic #Crossword Championship June 2025 in London. Hope to see you there..
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social @guineverecryptic.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @boatmancryptics.co.uk
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social @guineverecryptic.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @boatmancryptics.co.uk
A much anticipated event in the international #crossword #calendar when Extra C goes global. Hope to see you there..
#UK #cryptic #contest #ACAD #acadglobal #extrac
#UK #cryptic #contest #ACAD #acadglobal #extrac
June 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A much anticipated event in the international #crossword #calendar when Extra C goes global. Hope to see you there..
#UK #cryptic #contest #ACAD #acadglobal #extrac
#UK #cryptic #contest #ACAD #acadglobal #extrac
June 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
