How to enter Guardian Prize crossword?
Step 1: Find the Thing (Easier Said Than Done)
First, locate the actual crossword. This isn’t a “check under your coffee cup” situation. The Guardian Prize crossword lurks in the Saturday print edition, camouflaged among articles about parsnip scandals and op-eds on the existential dread of hedgehogs. If you’re a digital subscriber, it’s hiding in the “Puzzles” section—like Waldo, but with more anagrams. Pro tip: Bring a magnifying glass and a snack. You might be there awhile.
Step 2: Solve the Blighter (Good Luck With That)
Once you’ve found it, solve it. Simple, right? Ha! The Prize crossword is crafted by cryptic sorcerers who enjoy wordplay more than a pun-happy octopus. You’ll need:
- A dictionary (preferably one that includes “obscure 16th-century verbs”)
- A willingness to argue with yourself about whether “spoon” can mean “moon” if you squint
- Emergency chocolate rations
If you finish without Googling “7-letter word for existential crisis,” congratulations—you’re either a genius or lying.
Step 3: Submit Your Victory (Before the Portal Closes)
Solved it? Marvelous. Now, send your completed grid to the Guardian via post or email (details at the bottom of the puzzle). But hurry—the deadline is stricter than a librarian’s glare. Miss it, and your masterpiece becomes a tragic bookmark. Pro tip: Carrier pigeons and trained ants are *not* accepted delivery methods, despite their enthusiasm.
Bonus absurdity: If you win, your name appears in the next week’s edition. You’ll achieve immortality, right between the crossword and ads for artisanal lawnmower repairs. Worth it? Absolutely. Unless you forgot to check the clues for hidden puns. Always check for hidden puns.
