The crossword has even defied attempts of fellow compilers who described it as "horrendously tricky" and "the world's hardest". "It was referred to by a colleague as the 'world's hardest' - an opinion which, based on my own professional experience, seems about right." He previously completed other puzzles claiming to be the "world's hardest" in a matter of days. (Image: SWNS.com)They will also lay claim to completing what those in the industry overwhelmingly agree is the hardest cryptic crossword ever created. Breman, who lives in London, said the average enthusiast takes around a week to fully complete the hardest cryptic crosswords currently on offer.

Source: Daily Mirror April 18, 2018 09:33 UTC