ACAD Quad 2025 February Winners Announced, Showcasing Global Crossword Talent

The much-anticipated February results of ACAD Quad 2025, the premier online cryptic crossword contest, have been announced, spotlighting the brightest minds in the world of wordplay. ACAD Quad, an annual competition spanning from February to October 2025, challenges and rewards crossword enthusiasts across diverse categories, ensuring a level playing field for all age groups and experience levels.

The February results mark an outstanding start to the 2025 competitive phase, with winners demonstrating exceptional analytical skills and a deep understanding of cryptic crossword solving. The winners for February 2025 are as follows:

ACAD National Winners

Rank 1: Ayesha (BCM Arya Model Sr Secondary School, Ludhiana)

Rank 2: Divya Dhiman (BCM Arya Model Sr Secondary School, Ludhiana)

Rank 3: Shraddha Shree (St Michael High School, Patna)

ACAD Plus National Winners

Rank 1: Bhargav Vinayak (BCM Arya Model Sr Secondary School, Ludhiana)

Rank 2: Aryan Singh (IIT Kanpur)

Rank 3: Shyam Krishna Shenoy (Virginia Tech, USA)

ACAD Senior National Winners

Rank 1: Jacob Brahmakulam (Thrissur)

Rank 2: R Nagendra Prasad (Bangalore)

Rank 3: D Narayana Swamy (Bangalore)

ACAD Global International Winners

Rank 1: Ramakrishnan Krishnan (India)

Rank 2: Ajeesh VM (USA)

Rank 3: Harish Kamath (India)

About ACAD Quad

ACAD Quad is a pioneering cryptic crossword competition featuring four specialized versions catering to different age groups and categories of solvers. Hosted online on www.crypticsingh.com,it is an annual contest that promotes intellectual engagement, problem-solving skills, and a global culture of crossword-solving excellence.

The ACAD Quad initiative is more than just a contest—it fosters cognitive agility, linguistic skills, and logical reasoning, making it an engaging platform for crossword enthusiasts of all backgrounds.

The contest, an initiative under A Clue A Day (ACAD), comprises four distinct versions:

ACAD – Exclusively for school students

ACAD Plus – Open to both school and college students

ACAD Senior – Designed for senior citizens aged 60 and above

ACAD Global – Open to crossword solvers worldwide, irrespective of age or nationality

Every month, the top three performers in each category are recognized for their prowess, earning national and international acclaim.

The contest will continue its thrilling journey in the coming months, with new challengers and seasoned solvers vying for the top spots. Enthusiasts are encouraged to participate and sharpen their skills as the competition progresses towards its grand culmination in October 2025.