Waitrose crossword competition

Step into a week of tasty trivia with the Waitrose crossword competition, a cheerful feature within Your Week In Food. This friendly prize draw invites you to crack a food themed crossword and enter for your chance to win a practical reward that brings a little sparkle to your shopping at John Lewis Partnership stores.

In this week's issue, the crossword sits alongside recipes, product spotlights, trends and little stories from the world of food. It’s a lighthearted puzzle designed for food lovers and puzzle fans alike, blending tasty topics with wordplay and a dash of friendly competition that makes you grin as you think about cheese, chocolate, bread and more.

Entry windows are straightforward: entries open from 00:01 on 18 February 2026 and close at 23:59 on 24 February 2026. There is no purchase necessary to take part, and there is no charge to submit an entry online at waitrose.com/waitrosecrossword. A limit of one entry per person keeps the game fair and fun.

To enter, visit waitrose.com/waitrosecrossword, follow the prize draw instructions at the top of the page, and submit your details in the online form provided. If your entry is valid and received before the closing time, you’ll be in the running for the prize draw and the chance to brighten your next shopping trip.

The prize is a £100 John Lewis Partnership gift card, redeemable in John Lewis and Waitrose stores or online. The winner is drawn at random from all valid entries, and the prize is subject to the promoter’s terms and conditions. If circumstances prevent fulfillment as described, a substitute of equal or higher value may be offered. Winners’ details are published in accordance with the promoter's rules and privacy notices.

Each week this feature adds a touch of weekend puzzle joy to Your Week In Food, a publication that also shares new product news, tasty ideas, and easy-to-follow recipes to inspire your kitchen creativity. Pick up the latest issue at your nearest Waitrose store to enjoy the crossword and the accompanying features that celebrate great food and cheerful challenges.

Whether you’re a regular shopper, a weekend puzzle enthusiast, or someone who simply enjoys a bit of lighthearted fun, this competition offers a friendly, no-stress way to add a dash of delight to your week. Good luck, enjoy the puzzle, and may the odds be in your favor as you tackle the clues and dream about that prize.