Cricket Crosswords Archive
All the crosswords published by our team.
While trying to resubscribe to The Athletic, I realised it was somehow cheaper to get an entire New York Times subscription.
Weird thing though. As good as some of the articles are, the bit that I keep coming back to is the daily crossword. It’s unexplainably fun, and a great way to kill half an hour here and there. It’s at least a lot more fun than mindless scrolling through social media, and then hating myself for it later.
The only problem with it is that the clues are often for super obscure nonsense that I’m never going to know. Cultural references that are tailor made for rich, white, old folks in the Hamptons. Plus, there’s never a cricket question. What is even the point of having spent so many years on this sport if I’m going to get stumped by golf clues?
I tried searching, but I couldn’t find many good cricket-specific crosswords online. So, I did the only logical thing and made some myself.
Let me know what you think!
Mandhana’s Annus Mirabilis (15-21 Dec, 2024)
From Konstas’ debut to Mandhana capping an extraordinary 2024, it’s been an eventful week of cricket. Not to mention stories about a South African legacy’s debut, memorable Boxing Day Tests and arm-breaking pace!
So, how well do you remember Cricket’s Week That Was? Well, there’s an objective way to find out; complete this weekend’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the clues can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter from the past week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
Everyone aged quite a bit this week! (15-21 Dec, 2024)
From Tim Southee retiring to Ravichandran Ashwin retiring, it’s been an eventful week of cricket. Not to mention stories about the drawn Gabba Test, New Zealand thrashing England, and India Women’s first T20 series win in five years!
So, how well do you remember Cricket’s Week That Was? Well, there’s an objective way to find out; complete this weekend’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the clues can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter from the past week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
I don’t know if you heard - India lost to Australia? (8-14 Dec, 2024)
From India losing to Australia (despite a vice-captain masterclass) to India losing to Australia (despite a vice-captain masterclass), it’s been an eventful week of cricket. Not to mention stories about The Hundred, multiple fifers, and 2024’s surprising batting sensation!
So, how well do you remember Cricket’s Week That Was? Well, there’s an objective way to find out; complete this weekend’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the clues can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter from the past week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
This newsletter is bigger than the Ashes! (1-7 Dec, 2024)
From Aussie panic to Rohit’s return, it’s been an eventful week of cricket. Not to mention stories about South Africa’s sneaky run of form, India Women flattering to deceive, and the IPL auction’s dumb decision making!
So, how well do you remember Cricket’s Week That Was? Well, there’s an objective way to find out; complete this weekend’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the clues can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter from the past week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
The DAN LIEBKE Special! (24-30 Nov, 2024)
The uber-talent comedic cricket writer and author
has written a special crossword for this week - and it’s absolutely baffling, annoying, and amazing!Try out Dan’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the clues can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter from the past week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
This newsletter is bigger than the Ashes! (17-23 Nov, 2024)
From the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to the IPL auction, it’s been an eventful week of cricket. Not to mention stories about Pakistan’s (interim) interim coach, WBBL records, and Joel Garner’s favourite drink!
So, how well do you remember Cricket’s Week That Was? Well, there’s an objective way to find out; complete this weekend’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the clues can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter from the past week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
Can you beat a C team?! (10-16 Nov, 2024)
From Champions Trophy drama to a new India C star, it’s been an eventful week of cricket. Not to mention stories about Pakistan’s series win down under, a WBBL record century, and IPL digs!
So, how well do you remember Cricket’s Week That Was? Well, there’s an objective way to find out; complete this weekend’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the clues can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter from the past week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
Are you a news junkie? (3-9 Nov, 2024)
From Australia’s opener debate to Pakistan’s resurgence, it’s been an eventful week of cricket. Not to mention stories about rebel tours, the WPL retention deadline, and the Women’s FTP Tour!
So, how well do you remember Cricket’s Week That Was? Well, there’s an objective way to find out; complete this weekend’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the clues can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter from the past week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
How much did you retain? (27 Oct - 2 Nov, 2024)
From the WBBL kicking off to the IPL’s retention deadline, it’s been an eventful week of cricket. Not to mention stories about locker room revolts, odd cricket contracts, and xxx!
So, how well do you remember Cricket’s Week That Was? Well, there’s an objective way to find out; complete this weekend’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the clues can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter this week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
New Zealand keep upsetting everyone (20-26 Oct, 2024)
From the Women’s World Cup final to multiple Test upsets on the subcontinent, it’s been an eventful week of cricket. Not to mention stories about player-journalist dust ups, refugee run aways, javelin throwers, and identity crises!
So, how well do you remember Cricket’s Week That Was? Well, there’s an objective way to find out; complete this weekend’s crossword!
Answers can be found here. [Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
As always, the answers to the puzzle can be found in articles profiled in the newsletter this week. Catch up on the news from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
The World Cup that was (20th Oct 2024)
[The answers will be updated on this page in 24 hours, on 21st Oct ‘24. Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
THE EASY CROSSWORD, or the “I know that I don’t know nothing”
There’s no shame in Google-ing these answers. Everyone needs some help.
Hint: That’s a lot of black market cash down the drain.
EASY ANSWERS.
THE MEDIUM CROSSWORD, or the “I want to feel some sense of achievement”
You might have to improve some of your Google searches here. The clues aren’t as obvious anymore.
Hint: A fluke or signs of progress?
MEDIUM ANSWERS.
THE HARD CROSSWORD, or the “I’m a masochist who needs a dose of frustration”
Yeah, good luck with Google. Don’t get me started on how much time you’re going to waste with ChatGPT!
Hint: Four should be easier than three, right?
HARD ANSWERS.
Gearing up for India v Australia (13th Oct 2024)
[The answers will be updated on this page in 24 hours, on 14th Oct ‘24. Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
THE EASY CROSSWORD, or the “I know that I don’t know nothing”
Okay, so apparently last week the EASY puzzle was a little too tough. So, this week is going to be much easier, and completely Google-able should you not have the patience to wait 24 hours for the answers!
Hint: They really need to win!
EASY ANSWERS.
THE MEDIUM CROSSWORD, or the “I want to feel some sense of achievement”
Ah, so it was easy but not too easy? Sounds like I hit the sweet spot. I’m curious to see how many of you can actually get through this one without needing help from Old Man GPT.
Hint: They don’t really need to win.
MEDIUM ANSWERS.
THE HARD CROSSWORD, or the “I’m a masochist who needs a dose of frustration”
Right, I’ve had enough of you lot bragging about getting 6/10 or 7/10 on the HARD crossword last week. I’m turning it up a notch. I created this crossword, but even I’m not entirely sure I know what half the clues mean!
Hint: It’s 7-to-27. Don’t get your hopes up.
HARD ANSWERS.
Introducing the Women’s T20 World Cup (6th Oct 2024)
[The answers will be updated on this page in 24 hours, on 7th Oct ‘24. Don’t click on the “ANSWERS” tab on the crossword page, it will take you nowhere.]
THE EASY CROSSWORD, or the “I know that I don’t know nothing”
I know that Women’s cricket is a brand new sport for a lot of us, so this one is the intro class in college. The Easy A. The one that not even ChatGPT can mess up too bad.
Hint: There would only be one of each on a ship!
EASY ANSWERS.
THE MEDIUM CROSSWORD, or the “I want to feel some sense of achievement”
Okay, so some of you are already experts. You watched the Indian Women’s team before Harmanpreet Kaur knocked them into the public consciousness in 2017. You’ve been watching the Big Bash since 2015. Hell, maybe you’ve even gone through decades old scorecards. I bet you have to Google at least one answer though!
Hint: We’re not going to forget this in a hurry!
MEDIUM ANSWERS
THE HARD CROSSWORD, or the “I’m a masochist who needs a dose of frustration”
When I was creating these puzzles, I tried to create an internal criteria for each level that would differentiate them. Word-for-word, my metric for this was “difficult to finish, even if you are a cricketer-turned-commentator.” So, you know…good luck.
Hint: There are levels to this. And at the highest level you get no help!
HARD ANSWERS