Australian Philip Coote Tops IXL 2024 Round 5, Eric Agard Stumbles

The fifth online round of the Indian Crossword League 2024 (IXL 2024) was a whirlwind of unexpected twists and turns. Philip Coote from Canberra, Australia, seized the spotlight with a stunning score of 100 points, claiming the top position. Hot on his heels is 58-year-old tech consultant Ramkikrishnan, showcasing remarkable consistency in second place. Venkatraghavan S is right in the mix, battling fiercely with 98 points.

In a shocking turn of events, a minor typo proved disastrous for Apple New + Editor Eric Agard, who plummeted to 93rd place in this round and fell 13 spots in the overall rankings. Agard has held the top position since the start of the online rounds this year.

Indian participants continue to dominate the leaderboard, with two players from outside India breaking into the top 10:

1. Philip Coote - Canberra, Australia

2. Ramki Krishnan - Chennai

3. Venkatraghavan S. - Mumbai

4. Neville Fogarty - Newport News, USA

5. Shashwat Salgaocar - Panaji

6. Narayan Mandyam - Navi Mumbai

7. Samit Kalliapur - Secunderabad

8. Harish Kamath - Bangalore

9. Jose A - Thane

10. Madhup Tewari - New Delhi