Cryptic Crossword (30)
Genre : Literary Arts
Description :
Sharpen your linguistic skills and engage your intellect as you decipher clues that will lead you to the hidden answers. Join us in this cerebral quest where every square holds a secret waiting to be revealed. A standard cryptic crossword grid, set by an external setter for prelims, following which the top 8 teams proceed to the finals in a bounce/pounce + written format.
No. of teams per IIT :
4 (maximum)
No of participants per team :
1-2
Time Limit :
1-hour prelims + 2.5 hours’ finals
Rules :
Prelims will consist of a grid to solve in a stipulated time.
The top 8 teams advance to the finals, which will have a format similar to quiz finals (bounce/pounce and written rounds). The exact format would be at the discretion of the judge.
More than three teams from the same IIT will not make it to the finals.
Pounce and Bounce rules – These are a set of rules for determining the scoring pattern of thei n case a dispute arises, the setter’s word is final.
Judging Criteria :
As per the scoring format of the set. For prelims, there will be starred clues to break ties if multiple teams have the points.
Judges for the Event :
