Welcome to the website for the Listener Crossword, the world’s oldest “thematic” crossword puzzle. The puzzle is published each Saturday in The Times (UK) newspaper. It is also available online by subscription to The Times website, along with all of The Times’ crosswords.
The links below are the most commonly used and provide access to all the site, including historical and reference information.
Listener crossword winners may request one of the alternative prizes by contacting us either at prizes@listenercrossword.com or at the usual postal address for entries. A prize choice may be indicated on one’s entry submission, in case of a win. The options currently on offer are:
Last updated 21 November 2024: The Chambers Crossword Dictionary is now available again.
John Green is retiring from marking and record-keeping for the Listener Crossword and we are looking for a successor to start in January 2025. See more information here.