Crossword Links: Cryptic Crosswords

A selection of links to other sites for cryptic crossword enthusiasts:

Apex Crosswords: Apex is the pseudonym of Eric Chalkley MBE, a retired carpenter who admired the crosswords of Ximenes and decided to ape X. This site is a tribute to his masterly crosswords; clues that are fair and correct to Ximenean standards and puzzles that are always original and witty.
Australian Crosswords: On this site maintained by David Stickley you can find one of his entertaining puzzles - an Alphanumeric Jigsaw - plus details of the Australian Crossword Club, and a guide to software and reference books for setters and solvers.
The Chambers Online Cryptic Crossword: A challenging monthly cryptic - occasionally with a prize.
Chris Paradine's Crosswords: Some unusual crosswords (with acknowledgement to Araucaria for many of the ideas).
The Crossword Club: Since its formation in 1978 The Crossword Club has been providing members with some of the best - and most challenging - cryptic crosswords anywhere, composed by some of the world's most accomplished setters.
Daily Mirror Cryptic Crossword: A simple cryptic crossword, suitable for beginners.
Electronic Herald Crossword: A daily cryptic crossword puzzle from Scotland.
Free Crosswords Online: Printable cryptic crosswords by Alberich, a professional compiler, plus a showcase of puzzles by new compilers. There's also a substantial section offering useful advice and information for would-be professional compilers
The Guardian Crossword: The daily Guardian crossword, regarded as one of the best newspaper crosswords in the U.K. is available online, in Java or printable format for solving online or offline. There is an archive of crossword puzzles published since 31 May 1999. The site also provides Quick and Quiptic Crosswords. Subscription service.
The Listener Crossword: The principal aim of this web site is to provide access to archive materials. Those who are relatively new to the Listener Crossword may find the material in the introduction helpful. The web site also aims to complement that of The Times Crossword Club, at which current and recent puzzles can be accessed.
Monk-ey Puzzles: Web pages of Professor M A Kelmanson who, under the pseudonym of Monk, constructs cryptic crosswords for several national newspapers. The site has several of his Independent and Financial Times crosswords, in online and printable formats.
Peter's Cryptic Crossword Corner: Peter Biddlecombe, cryptic crossword enthusiast and veteran of the Times Crossword Championship, provides a page of information and a few puzzles to try.
Poins' Crosswords: On the Crosswords page you will find a collection of cryptic puzzles all free for you to print off and enjoy at your leisure. A new crossword appears each week.
Private Eye Crossword: The Private Eye crossword (with typically louche clues) is available in printable or Across Lite format.
Sydney Morning Herald: A daily cryptic crossword from Australia.
The Spectator Crossword: A weekly cryptic crossword from the spectator, in PDF format.
The Telegraph Crossword Society: A wide range of puzzles, including daily quick and cryptic crosswords. Subscription service
The Times Crosswords: Become a member of the crossword club for access to printable and interactive puzzles from the Times and Sunday Times newspapers. Subscription service.
See also Crossword Blogs