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Down with the Cryptic Kids by Nimrod

Down with the Cryptic Kids by Nimrod

CAM 106's crossword solvers must find ways to connect four groups of three (including three nonstandard phrases) from realms – one group each – of history, geography, science/nature and entertainment. Wordplay in each of the normally numbered clues leads to the answer with an extra letter not entered in the grid.

Published on: 
26 November 2025

CAM 106 crossword is now closed for entries. 

Congratulations to the winner: Robert Eastwood (Trinity College, 1967)

Congratulations to our two runner ups: James Palmer (St John's College, 1983) and Jonathan Agg (Emmanuel College, 2008)

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Using our online crossword grid:

  • You can submit your answers when the grid is complete.
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  • Double-click on a box to clear all its formatting.
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Wiining prize book

Prize:

The first correct entry drawn will receive a £75 CUP book token and a copy of The Art of Uncertainty: How to Navigate Chance, Ignorance, Risk and Luck by data and statistics guru Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter OBE. Two runners-up will receive a £50 CUP book token. Solutions, winners and runners-up will be published in CAM 107 and online on 26 February 2026.

 

 

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