& lit. The Azed Slip Archive

In this Archive you can find thousands of the best Cryptic Crossword Clues from more than 40 years of the Observer Azed clue-writing competition.

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The Azed Cup

N. Warne
wins First Prize in competition 2131.

DIVES / MALIK (Right and Left)

Boxer has cut mark – head drops, doesn’t survive round 5

The next Azed competition puzzle will be out on Sunday 2nd June

From the archive

They certainly show flying has limits! (7)

Third prize winner by E. A. Clarke in competition 869