The Guardian has launched its latest brain-teasing challenge with Genius Crossword 270, offering puzzle enthusiasts the opportunity to win a £100 monthly prize while testing their wordplay skills.
Puzzle Features and Mechanics
This edition presents several unique challenges that set it apart from standard crosswords. Nine answers are specially modified to provide associated entries, requiring solvers to think beyond conventional solutions. Additionally, nine other clues each contain one redundant word that, when taken in clue order, form a quotation missing its final word.
The puzzle contains an extra layer of complexity with the quotation's author cleverly concealed straddling a black square within the grid. This sophisticated construction demands both lateral thinking and attention to detail from participants.
Competition Details and Deadline
Participants must complete their entries by 23:59 GMT on Saturday 3 January to be considered for the monthly £100 prize. The competition requires a one-time registration at theguardian.com, after which entrants can sign in to submit their solutions.
The print version remains accessible for those who prefer solving on paper, with the digital competition platform accommodating both traditional and online solvers. This dual-format approach ensures the puzzle remains accessible to crossword enthusiasts of all preferences.
How to Enter and Prize Information
First-time participants need to complete a simple registration process on the Guardian's website. Existing users can sign in directly to access the competition entry system. The £100 monthly prize provides significant incentive for puzzle solvers to submit their most accurate solutions.
The Genius crossword series has established itself as one of the most challenging and rewarding puzzle competitions available, regularly attracting dedicated solvers from across the UK and beyond. This edition continues the tradition of sophisticated wordplay and clever construction that has become the series' hallmark.
