A gremlin is an error that makes a puzzle frustrating, difficult or impossible to complete.
If you think you’ve spotted something, first check this website to see if it’s already been noted. If not, and you’re the first to bring it to our attention, we’ll send you a Gremlin Spotter magnet to proudly display on your fridge!
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12
08, 2025
Cluewords 226 – Gremlin
MAXI! 3, page 50
The puzzle contained MAORIS, there is no S in the Māori language.
Thanks to R Broughton from NZ for reporting this gremlin.
12
08, 2025
FindaWord 170 – Gremlin
Guess Who, page 64
There were two instances of INTO on the grid, so there could be two solutions.
Thank you to Y Cole from NSW for reporting this gremlin.
4
08, 2025
Acrostic Puzzles 59 – Gremlin
Code Cracker 7, page 64
There were given numbers for both the Letter & Number Grids instead of letters for the Number Grid.
Thanks to S Roberts from NZ for reporting this gremlin.