ACAD 2026 Practice Round Concludes, Winners Announced Across Four Categories
Participants from India and abroad shine in the practice round of A Clue A Day Contest 2026 as the competitive phase kicks off from February 1
The Practice Round of the A Clue A Day (ACAD) Contest 2026, covering all four categories—ACAD School, ACAD College, ACAD Elder, and ACAD Global—concluded with the clues given on crypticsingh.com till 31st Jan ,2026. The four-day practice round, which commenced on January 27th 2026, witnessed an impressive demonstration of cryptic crossword-solving skills and intellectual agility by participants from across the country and abroad.
Demonstrating exceptional mastery over logic, language, and lateral thinking, the following participants emerged as the winners of the ACAD Quad Practice Round 2026:
ACAD School- Saptak Gupta ftom DPS Patna;
ACAD College- Om Kumar Jha from NIT Manipur; ACAD Elder- Jacob Brahmakulam from Thrissur (Kerala);
ACAD Global- with Samit Kallinapur from Secunderabad (Telangana)– excelling on the international platform with superior linguistic dexterity and strategic acumen.
With the successful conclusion of the practice round, the competitive phase of ACAD 2026 officially began on February 1, and will continue until October 31, 2026. The contest promises an engaging battle of wit and wordplay, with prizes awarded monthly to top performers across all four categories.
The participant securing the highest cumulative score during the competitive phase will be crowned the Grand Winner of ACAD 2026. As a unique online daily cryptic crossword competition, ACAD continues to draw enthusiasts from diverse age groups and regions, nurturing a culture of intellectual curiosity and love for word puzzles.
With an exciting season ahead, participants are set to challenge their linguistic proficiency, logical reasoning, and creative problem-solving skills in this stimulating contest.