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A demon of a puzzle: interactive cryptic crossword

24 Jun 2026

In 2021 we published a thermodynamics-themed cryptic crossword compiled by Ian Randall. Now you can try this interactive version

Cartoon demon or devil figure
(Courtesy: Shutterstock/ChromaCo)

If you enjoyed this demon crossword, why not discover more about the use of demons to help us understand scientific concepts.

Ian Randall is a science writer based in the UK. He likes to think he’s a bit 27 across when it comes to wordplay, but by any reasonable 23 across, he’s really just 32 across the English language
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