ActiveReviewed on September 19, 2026

Waitrose crossword competition 2026: win a £100 John Lewis Partnership gift card

This is a classic supermarket magazine competition rather than a high-friction marketing campaign. The practical catch is that the entry depends on the current crossword issue, so the real value comes from acting before the closing date and making sure you have the right answer ready when you submit.

Official Waitrose crossword competition page from Your Week In Food.

Key details

Type: Competition
Status: Active
Organizer: Waitrose & Partners
Available in: United Kingdom
Starts: September 16, 2026
Deadline: September 22, 2026
Prize: A £100 John Lewis Partnership gift card
Purchase required: No

Go to the official promotion

Quick check

Can I enter?

Tick the main points you should satisfy before submitting your crossword answer.

Be an eligible entrant in the United Kingdom under Waitrose’s rules
Be at least 18 years old
Have the correct crossword answer from the current issue before entering
Submit your answer before the closing date

Tick the points you satisfy for a quick self-check.

This is a practical checklist. The official terms remain the final reference.

What you can win

Waitrose keeps this promotion traditional: solve the crossword published in Your Week In Food and submit your answer through the official competition page. The prize is modest but familiar, and the short deadline means it is mainly useful for readers who can act quickly.

Published value or reference: £100 gift card for one winner

The winner receives a £100 John Lewis Partnership gift card.
The current competition is tied to the 16 September issue of Your Week In Food.
The page reviewed closes on September 22, 2026, so it is a short-window entry opportunity.
You need the crossword answer before the entry form is useful.

How to enter

Pick up or review the current issue of Your Week In Food referenced on the Waitrose page.
Solve the crossword and note your final answer.
Open the official Waitrose competition page and complete the entry form or submission route shown there.
Submit your answer before September 22, 2026.

Who can enter

Eligible UK entrants who meet Waitrose’s age and territory conditions.
Readers who can access the current crossword and provide the correct answer.
Participants who submit before the published closing date.

Entry limit: Crossword promotions usually reward accuracy rather than volume. Enter carefully, submit once and make sure your answer matches the current issue tied to the competition page.

How winners are selected

Winner selected from valid correct entries under the published rules.

Official information

Information reviewed on September 19, 2026. Because editorial competitions can roll over quickly to a new issue, double-check that you are using the currently active Waitrose crossword page before entering.