Nayanika is our Puzzle Editor. She makes the daily Mini Crossword, the weekly Express News Quiz and themed specials. She also covers the curious world of brain games. For ideas or feedback, you can drop a line to @iepuzzles on Instagram.

November 04, 2022 19:59 IST
How well do you remember this week's biggest stories? Take our news quiz to find out.
Sat, Nov 05, 2022
November 02, 2022 19:49 IST
“I just kept riding the momentum,” says Prasanna Seshadri, who beat ace solvers from 31 countries in this unique mental marathon.
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
October 30, 2022 20:17 IST
Spirits, sprites and everything not nice—test your knowledge of horror and the occult with our new Halloween crossword!
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
October 27, 2022 18:20 IST
October and November have quiz contests galore, with themes that seem to cover every topic under the sun. Learn how you can register...
Thu, Feb 09, 2023
October 20, 2022 20:28 IST
The young solver also won the ‘Best Newcomer’ award at the Championship, which began in Poland this October.
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
October 11, 2022 17:56 IST
January 24 is National Girl Child Day, a time to reflect on how we can empower the next generation of Indian women. With our quiz, put your knowledge of the feminine experience to the test.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
October 10, 2022 16:58 IST
Florian K.’s archive has ‘cubes’ in the shape of pyramids, animals, and even one on Princess Diana and King Charles’ wedding
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
September 30, 2022 17:30 IST
Journey through 14 questions on the duality of light and darkness across world religions and popular culture.
Mon, Oct 07, 2024
September 22, 2022 19:16 IST
Online quizzing is booming, with many great contests for adults coming up in September and October. Get registration info and block your calendars early…
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
September 21, 2022 21:08 IST
Music, movies, beloved characters — you’ll find it all on this crossword, which pays tribute to a century of Indian filmmaking. Play now!
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
September 16, 2022 18:01 IST
Unlimited tries. An auto-checker. Playing against friends. Digital puzzles are becoming the habit of choice to stay sharp, and Express Puzzles & Games is here to deliver
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
September 13, 2022 18:09 IST
Put your detective skills to use to crack cryptics and become National Crossword Champion!
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
September 09, 2022 21:38 IST
The universally loved number game holds more to its legacy than meets the eye. Nine facts you may not know…
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
September 01, 2022 22:08 IST
The four-member team has made it to one of the world’s brainiest competitive events.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
August 26, 2022 19:28 IST
Sudoku is a relaxing logic game that relies less on math, and more on ingenuity.
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
August 18, 2022 19:47 IST
Ready to lock horns? This roundup, with lists of upcoming events and how to register, is a great place to start.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
August 15, 2022 10:49 IST
Do you remember the milestones in India’s freedom movement? Find out by solving our evergreen history crossword.
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
August 09, 2022 22:14 IST
Harshul Sagar and Arush Utkarsh bagged the grand prize of Rs 25,000 at the riveting finale in New Delhi.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
August 06, 2022 15:38 IST
Looking for a new gaming rabbit hole to fall into? Mechanical puzzles like 'Mimosa' might be your new favourite
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
July 30, 2022 12:54 IST
In the mad world of Indian quizzing, knowing the right lingo and communities can give you an instant headstart
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
July 23, 2022 12:52 IST
The Japanese designer’s difficult creations have been pushing players to think out of the box
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
July 15, 2022 17:54 IST
Polish your wits with inter-school and open quizzes on space, culture and business.
Wed, Dec 07, 2022
July 13, 2022 12:03 IST
Let the trash talking begin!
Sat, Dec 17, 2022
July 10, 2022 13:40 IST
No shortcuts, no ‘studying’ like an exam: to be a good quizzer, you need to combine curiosity with long-term habits
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
July 02, 2022 20:03 IST
Five developers take us through the unique rewards and challenges of remixing Wordle with Indian scripts
Wed, Oct 19, 2022




