Patna: The results for the July edition of the “A Clue A Day” (ACAD) cryptic crossword contest have been officially announced, with participants from across India and beyond securing top honors. Shraddha Shree from St. Michael’s High School, Patna, was declared the national winner in the ACAD category, while Om Kumar Jha of NIT Manipur claimed the top spot in the ACAD Plus category.
Other winners included Dhirendra Tripathi of Ahmedabad, who won the ACAD Senior category, and Harish Kamath of Bangalore, who emerged as the winner in the ACAD Global category.
The organizers congratulated all participants for their enthusiastic involvement and commended the top performers for their exceptional problem-solving skills. The ACAD contest is known for its daily cryptic crosswords that challenge lateral thinking and language skills among a diverse group of participants, from school students to working professionals.
Winners of the July 2025 ACAD Contest
ACAD National Winners
- Rank 1: Shraddha Shree, St. Michael’s High School, Patna
- Rank 2: Don Bosco Academy, Patna
- Rank 3: Saptak Gupta, Patna
ACAD Plus National Winners
- Rank 1: Om Kumar Jha, NIT Manipur
- Rank 2: Shivam Jha, SDDNG Govt. High School, Araria
- Rank 3: Bhargav Vinayak, IIM Rohtak
ACAD Senior National Winners
- Rank 1: Dhirendra Tripathi, Ahmedabad
- Rank 2: R Nagendra Prasad, Bangalore
- Rank 3: KK Rao, Hyderabad
ACAD Global Winners
- Rank 1: Harish Kamath, Bangalore
- Rank 2: Samit Kallianpur, Secunderabad
- Rank 3: Ramki Krishnan, Chennai
The next edition of the contest is expected to be even more competitive as the ACAD community continues to grow.
