• World Cryptic Crossword Championship (WCCC) 2025 is poised to be a pioneering global event celebrating the art of cryptic crosswords. Top solvers from around the globe will compete and showcase their prowess in cracking clues set by the masters of the game.
  
  
  Date:  28 June 2025
  Time: 6:30 PM–7:30 PM (IST)
  Mode of Contest: Online
  Website: www.crypticsingh.com
  
  
  Eligibility: Open to all crossword enthusiasts (no prior qualification)
  
  
  Registration:
  • No Separate registration required. All those who are registered for ACAD Global are eligible to participate. 
  • ACAD Global Registration: https://acadglobal.crypticsingh.com/Registration.aspx
  • Note: The same credentials would be used for ACAD Global and for the online WCCC.
   
  Format:
  Two cryptic crosswords: one at 6:30 PM IST, the other at 7:00 PM IST
  Each grid must be completed within 30 minutes
  Ranking Criteria: Accuracy + Speed (Leaderboard rankings determine winners)
  
  
  🏆 Prizes:
  🥇 1st Place: $1000
  🥈 2nd Place: $500
  🥉 3rd Place: $250

• Date: 29 June 2025,
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Local time)
• Venue: 8 South Audley Street, London, W1K 1HF

Eligibility:

• Invited Participants: Top solvers from eight countries are invited by the organisers.
• Challenger Participants: Any crossword enthusiast with a valid ID can join at the London venue provided they have registered via ACAD Global registration. 

Format

• All participants- Invited and Challengers will face the written prelims. 
• Two cryptic crosswords must be solved within 60 minutes.  All submissions will be ranked based on accuracy and speed. 
• Based on scores, top four will advance to the On-stage round. 
• One participant per country will qualify for the on-stage round.

 Prizes:

• 🥇 1st Place: $1500
• 🥈 2nd Place: $1000
• 🥉 3rd Place: $500