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Puzzle Editor @Amuselabs Cryptics for @the_hindu , @httweets , Minis on @BostonGlobe , @theindiamini Author - #crypticcrossroads Vol. 1 2 & 3, CFA Charterholder

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@somsram
Sowmya
7 days
My latest crossword as #Enigmaya is out on Hindustan Times today. Check it out if you have some time and let me know how you do. Here are some sample clues He makes movies into an art form (9) He and I periodically caught by Holmes, claims criminal (8,7)
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@somsram
Sowmya
5 months
How soap can deter a gent
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5 months
In six words or fewer, write a story about this photo. #sixwordstory #WritingCommmunity
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@somsram
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4 years
This Kutty parotta came in my WA and is too cute not to share :)
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@somsram
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2 years
What other combinations can you think of 🤔
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@somsram
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2 years
Watched it on loop 10 times in the morning and am still grinning 😁 Must say there are some merits to the Keralite method of training Rottweilers 😬😂
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@somsram
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6 months
Today’s gift from WhatsApp:)
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4 years
Online class romba prachanai maa
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
You don’t play the game, you play the player..
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
Oh well! There IS life on Mars after all..
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@somsram
Sowmya
1 year
@peeleraja Her bodyguard seemed a bit shaken (not stirred) in his Aston Martini 🤣 The twory is hilarious 🤣
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@somsram
Sowmya
6 months
Gotta share today #Wordle1001
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@somsram
Sowmya
1 year
The person who created this deserves a standing ova-tion
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@somsram
Sowmya
3 years
WA sometimes unearths some treasures. This is priceless 🤣
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
The former is more recognizable than the latter :)
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Sowmya
2 years
Thrilled to bump into this genius who shares a passion for black and white squares - albeit of a different kind :) #crosswords #chess #grandmaster
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
Excited to share that I have joined @AmuseLabs as Puzzle Editor. Looking forward to entertaining #puzzle lovers with a wide variety of puzzles. #crosswords #sudoku #wordsearch #wordflower #jigsaw
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Sowmya
6 months
The curious case of the Madame..
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@somsram
Sowmya
1 year
On a random whim I searched for my Amma’s name in a Facebook group that my she used to be a member of and re-discovered several recipes she had posted there in 2014 when she was around 78. She was married at 15 and only completed SSLC but learnt to use an IPad and typed out
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@somsram
Sowmya
3 years
Don’t need to jump a “hoop” to get this but has a nice penny drop moment 😍
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@somsram
Sowmya
5 months
@AgathaChocolats How soap can deter a gent
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@somsram
Sowmya
1 year
Is it an invitation or a warning🤣
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@somsram
Sowmya
1 year
A few years ago, I gave my son the first part of some proverbs and asked him to complete them - when he was around 8 and these were his answers
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
🤣🤣
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@somsram
Sowmya
3 years
Deeply saddened to share that Gridman (CG Rishikesh / Rishi) passed away due to a cardiac arrest earlier today. He was the longest running setter for The Hindu and an inspiration to many of us. He used to be a regular at many online #crossword forums as well. We’ll miss him..
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2 years
Needed a second look to get it 🤣
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@somsram
Sowmya
3 years
@ramkid I can fix you an appointment with a dentist. She is free at tooth hurty..
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@somsram
Sowmya
3 years
The one on the left came only for the Sundal I think - so adorable 😍
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Sowmya
3 years
This puts the “Bhole” In Bholenath. Wait for the “tana na na”. Have seen the full video so many times since @bgiddu sent it to me 😍
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week3_Day3 Ramayana say, essentially pioneered Indian cinema, initially (4) Like if you get it. 3 Lucky Winners can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramki66 @srinivasanravi
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@somsram
Sowmya
11 months
Delighted to share that my Golu won the first prize in the medium category in this year’s Grand Golu competition organized by @MeeraRavi My Golu was themed on board games and their connection to Indian culture and tradition. Sharing some pics. If interested you can also see a
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week4_lastclue German car with zero sound (5) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek
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@somsram
Sowmya
3 years
Took me a minute to get #3 . The last one was my fav :)
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@somsram
Sowmya
4 years
...And that’s how we crossed 2020 :) (Sharing from my WA)
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@somsram
Sowmya
1 year
🤣🤣
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week1_Day5 Wasn’t it a nicely screened romantic movie? (7) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramki66 @srinivasanravi
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@somsram
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2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week2_Day1 First lady’s right always (4) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek
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@somsram
Sowmya
10 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics  Goddess of wealth left most of Kashmir poor (7) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar @stellaphone
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week5_Day3 Can I age with no wrinkles another time? (4,5) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramkid @srinivasanravi
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8 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics Spoil Indian bread (4) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar @stellaphone @skirwingle @apachory
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@somsram
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2 years
#AgainandAgain_Week6_Day6 Gaze steadily concealing enthusiasm (4) Like if you Solve / RT either ways Each week, 3 solvers + 1 RTer wins Again - Yoghurt drinks / milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramkid @srinivasanravi
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@somsram
Sowmya
6 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics Capital lost by Hindu God of wealth in transportation service (4) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
Vigilance is the need of the hour :)
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
Just finished creating my 300th mini crossword for @AmuseLabs . Takes me past the 500 puzzle milestone - including cryptic crosswords I’ve set for various print publications. Has been a fun ride all the way.
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@somsram
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2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week2_Day2 Psycho mercilessly choking poet (5) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramki66 @srinivasanravi
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@somsram
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3 years
@absolutarvind Tell your Patti, she doesn’t need to solve today’s #Wordle . She IS today’s #Wordle
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@somsram
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1 year
GM, #crackingcryptics #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu   Illusion in Ramayana (4) Like if you get the clue. Recommend to a friend on Twitter if you like my daily clues. @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar @stellaphone @skirwingle @apachory
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2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week1_Day5 Origins of unusually rare green emerald egg (4) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramki66 @srinivasanravi
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #Week1_Day3 #Againdrinks Holding tight, essentially, Musk had to stretch out (8) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners weekly will get hamper of Yoghurt drinks and Milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramkid @srinivasanravi
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week5_Day6 Spooner’s gathering grass, perhaps for Jamaican singer (3,6) Like if you get it. 3 Lucky Winners each week can win Again-Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramkid @srinivasanravi
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@somsram
Sowmya
1 year
When instructions be like Hit <enter> to proceed..🤣
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@somsram
Sowmya
4 years
Of the 400 plus views this video has I think 300’plus is me - can’t stop watching it 🤣
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week6_Day3 #chennai Mark it! Chennai showcases area for food (7) Like if you Solve / RT either ways Each week, 3 solvers + 1 RTer wins Again - Yoghurt drinks / milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @wvraman @MadrasMobile
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@somsram
Sowmya
3 years
A meaningful joke is better than a mean one 🤣
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2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week3_Lastclue Refuse husband after star breaks up (5) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramki66 @srinivasanravi
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Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week5_Day5 Ultimately one mournful dirge, sung sadly (5) #RIPShivkumarSharma Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek
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@somsram
Sowmya
7 months
Celebrity baby announced - Kohli and Anushka’s youngest, basically (5) #hardlycryptic #tribute #ViratKohli
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@somsram
Sowmya
2 years
Sounds like me :)
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Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week3_Day5 Paranoid about dropping an Apple accessory (6) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramki66 @srinivasanravi
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Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week7_Day7 Wise guys will not ask anyhow (4-2-4) Like if you Solve / RT either ways Each week, 3 solvers + 1 RTer wins Again - Yoghurt drinks / milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramkid @srinivasanravi
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7 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics Chiefly ocean resident carnivorous animal! (4) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar @stellaphone @skirwingle
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Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week5_firstclue Can extroverts keep succeeding? (4) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramki66 @srinivasanravi
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11 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics Old city of dabbawallas bringing one's meal, banana and yoghurt, for starters (6) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid
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10 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics Begin again with Kirk's leading TV show (4,4) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar @stellaphone
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2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week5_Day2 Mother and grandmother rock! (5) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramki66 @srinivasanravi
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Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week1_Day6 I called cop about a minor offence (10) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week can win Again - Yoghurt drinks and milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek
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Sowmya
9 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics Capitals of France,  Italy and Turkey in order (4) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar @stellaphone
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Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #Week1_Day2 #Againdrinks Promotes fine fancy stores (7) Like if you get it. Three Lucky Winners each week will get hamper of Drinkable Yoghurts and Milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramkid @apachory @srinivasanravi
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Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week7_Day4 Shook the tree and bullied (10) Like if you Solve / RT either ways Each week, 3 solvers + 1 RTer wins Again - Yoghurt drinks / milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramkid @srinivasanravi
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Sowmya
1 year
GM, #crackingcryptics #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu Summit features US, Japanese & Indian leaders (4) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you wish but no spoilers pl. #THXW #Hindu Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid
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11 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics Starts to feel elated, nursing Indian liquor (4) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar @stellaphone
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Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week6_Day4 One’s prepared to get a job and start again? (6) Like if you Solve / RT to win Each week, 3 solvers + 1 RTer wins Again - Yoghurt drinks / milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramkid @srinivasanravi
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Sowmya
1 year
GM, #crackingcryptics #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu Schoenberg or Bach even captivating old leader (9)  Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like #THXW #Hindu Links to my puzzles - @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar
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11 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics Leader enshrined in struggling and history (6) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles - @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar @stellaphone
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8 months
GM #cryptic #crossword #crypticclueaday #Hypatia #THXW #Hindu #crackingcryptics Ramayana, say eminently portrays Indian culture basically (4) Like if you get the clue. RT /Comment if you like Links to my puzzles -1across.org/sowmya/ @ndcnn @ramkid @enigmatistelgar
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Sowmya
2 years
GM, #crackingcryptics #crypticclueaday #AgainandAgain_Week7_Day3 Oddly, a surreal atmosphere(4) Like if you Solve / RT either ways Each week, 3 solvers + 1 RTer wins Again - Yoghurt drinks / milkshakes from @againdrinks @vaitheek @ndcnn @ramkid @srinivasanravi
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