Reposted by Abdul K.Liari @liari.bsky.social · 28/09/2026New @crackingthecryptic.bsky.social video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_JI...youtube.comHelp SAVE The Independent Cryptic CrosswordYouTube video by Cracking The Cryptic 02016
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Seems it was a lot tougher than I was aiming for. Apologies if it was less enjoyable to solve than it should have been for anyone! I'll 100% tone the difficulty down for the next. 020
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026For anyone interested in solving, I have a puzzle featured in Rookie Corner under the pseudonym Ark (initials of my full name). The blog post should be up soon, where all constructive criticism is welcome! crypticcrosswords.net/puzzles/rook...crypticcrosswords.netRookie Corner 643A Puzzle by Ark + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + [raw] [/raw] + – + – + R… 3134
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Gave some constructive criticism on what I believe to be a new setter’s debut puzzle on MyCrossword.. and I think they deleted their account afterwards. I feel quite bad, even though I do feel I was as nice as I could have been. Last thing I want to do is be the reason someone stops setting 😅 110
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Anyone here read Don Manley’s Chambers Crossword Manual? Heard some good things, but I’m unsure if it will serve me well for the point I’m currently at as a setter 220
Reposted by Abdul K.Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Happy Friday! To celebrate, I have a Quick Cryptic for you all. Really happy with how this turned out — I hope you solve and enjoy! Drug used to have cops become gradually less violent (3, 4) Poor-quality dirt/earth/ground (5-4) Unusually verbose anagram lacks heart (4, 2)mycrossword.co.ukQuick crossword No 444 · MyCrosswordSolve Quick crossword No 444 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 26 clues by Abdul. Published Fri 18 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online. 151
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Happy Friday! To celebrate, I have a Quick Cryptic for you all. Really happy with how this turned out — I hope you solve and enjoy! Drug used to have cops become gradually less violent (3, 4) Poor-quality dirt/earth/ground (5-4) Unusually verbose anagram lacks heart (4, 2)mycrossword.co.ukQuick crossword No 444 · MyCrosswordSolve Quick crossword No 444 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 26 clues by Abdul. Published Fri 18 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online. 151
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Question for the setters who follow me: if using a central-selection indicator like "at heart," "essentially," etc, how many letters would you (or your editor if on a broadsheet) permit to be construed as the "heart" of a word? Could 'hopes' -> OPE, or only P? 'literature' -> ERAT, or only RA? 100
Reposted by Abdul K.Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026My latest 15x15 cryptic crossword offering on MyCrossword! Thanks to @liari.bsky.social for initial testing. Actively incite limitless rage over Minute Cryptic (9) I rejected AI trend, reduced laziness (7) Clean bodily waste up after somehow having evacuated (5) Enjoy!mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,905 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,905 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Abdul. Published Fri 11 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online. 092
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026My latest 15x15 cryptic crossword offering on MyCrossword! Thanks to @liari.bsky.social for initial testing. Actively incite limitless rage over Minute Cryptic (9) I rejected AI trend, reduced laziness (7) Clean bodily waste up after somehow having evacuated (5) Enjoy!mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,905 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,905 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Abdul. Published Fri 11 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online. 092
Reposted by Abdul K.PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Howdy #scicomm 🧪 folks! I'm offering a new online workshop called "introduction to design skills for communicating research" on Zoom on the 23rd September 1-5pm BST. Details here: www.infohackit.com/intro-to-des... Shares appreciated! 11110
Reposted by Abdul K.Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Good morning (for most of my followers!) I’m looking for a test solver for a 15x15 cryptic on MyC. Anyone willing to help out? Thanks in advance! 123
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Good morning (for most of my followers!) I’m looking for a test solver for a 15x15 cryptic on MyC. Anyone willing to help out? Thanks in advance! 123
Reposted by Abdul K.Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 27/07/2026⬆️ Congrats to the Top 8 in the Canada #Cryptic #Crossword Championship! 🇨🇦 @rupert.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy (ON / NZ) @bewilderingly.bsky.social (ON) @q.pheevr.ca (NS) Noah L (ON) @abdvl.bsky.social (AB) @mattroxx.bsky.social (ON) Reyansh S (ON) Bernie K (ON) More info soon... 161
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 19/07/2026I have for you all my latest cryptic crossword after a couple of months without one. Really happy with this one. Hope it's an enjoyable solve for all! In play, the Bard wants brother's undoing (5) Found veteran in tomb buried (3, 4) Tasty slushies primarily iced (7)mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,704 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,704 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by Abdul. Published Sun 19 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online. 1101
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Always nice to look through my search history after going through the process of writing a cryptic clue 140
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026I have a Mini Cryptic for you all after a little while without a crossword. Hope it's enjoyable for all, whether you're keeping up with the World Cup or not! www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/291 Monitor VAR, asshole (7) In disagreement with Argentina's latest win, seems fraudulent ultimately (7)mycrossword.co.ukMini crossword No 291 · MyCrosswordSolve Mini crossword No 291 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 8 clues by Abdul. Published Wed 8 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online. 280
Reposted by Abdul K.Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 07/06/2026⭐🇺🇸 Attention, US & Canada Crossword People! 🇨🇦⭐ Free registration is now open for our first-ever national #cryptic #crossword solving championships, online this July! www.crypticsingh.com Prizes for top solvers, fun and challenge for all! 🤓 Please share! Let's make this big 🤩 #USCanadaCrypticCC 21910
Reposted by Abdul K.Charlie Methven @charliemethven.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Does this make any sense? It's frustrating feeling like I'm missing some nugget of clarity which everyone else has access to! charliemethven.com/nounalanagri...charliemethven.comNounal anagrinds - Crosswords by Charlie Methven 11142
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Good morning! I have my 6th MyC offering for you all. Big thank you to @liari.bsky.social and @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social for the help with testing! Any senior, in a way? (2, 2, 5) Mermaid’s heart-broken from salmon being treated as shark bait (6) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3490mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,490 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,490 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by Abdul. Published Sun 24 May 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online. 0102
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 16/05/2026To my British followers who consider them selves “older” (at your own discretion!), would you say you are familiar with the slang word ‘leng’ meaning attractive or good-looking? 620
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 15/05/2026I think the cryptic that I’m working on now might be my best. Anyone interested in testing once I’m done? 051
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Lovely post! Still waiting on that epiphany for my own pseudonym 🤣 060
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Finally getting a chance to start with @unchcrosswords.com after my travels. I’m expecting these puzzles to best me but damn if I won’t give them my all 🫡 2120
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 12/05/2026In case of audit, start to hide unincorporated income (2, 4) #cryptic #crossword 160
Reposted by Abdul K.Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 10/05/2026I’m proud to have helped @abdvl.bsky.social bring you this great new puzzle on @mycrossword.co.uk 🙌 #cryptic #crossword #amediting 1173
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Good morning/afternoon! I’ve just published my fifth crossword on MyC. Big thank you to @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social for the help with editing. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3425 Set unfinished beer by ice-cream container after devouring gallons (7) Old-time train crew regularly works with steam? (6)mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,425 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,425 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Abdul. Published Sun 10 May 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online. 170
Reposted by Abdul K.tpg @tpgrammar.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Three puzzles in the Guardian Quick Cryptic style, friendly to beginners and experts. #cryptic #crosswords 💂💂💂♂️mycrossword.co.ukQuick crossword No 358 · MyCrosswordSolve Quick crossword No 358 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 20 clues by tpgrammar. Published Sun 15 Mar 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online. 371
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Currently working on my next cryptic crossword in between studying for final exams #priorities 180
Reposted by Abdul K.Chris Drew @mesnilman.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Minute Cryptic - 20 April, 2026 "Heavy sculpture of Jesus, facing out across Brazilian city?" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 3 under the community par (12 198 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s... Cc @abdvl.bsky.social and @lrlr.bsky.socialminutecryptic.comMinute CrypticSolve a clue with a hidden meaning 252
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 19/04/2026To anyone who does the Minute Cryptic, I heard Monday’s clue is really good 👀 (and if you think otherwise, @lrlr.bsky.social has permitted me to blame him) 3112
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Good day all! Quick (and hopefully easy?) mini to celebrate one year of setting to the day. Would’ve done a full grid, but final exams in the way! Enjoy. mycrossword.co.uk/mini/248 Rob cut short visit, skipping review (6) Jail loses chief of security, causing death in cells? (5)mycrossword.co.ukSign in · MyCrosswordSign in to your MyCrossword account to access your crossword history, create new puzzles, comment on solutions, and track your solving progress. 140
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Just realized Gustav Klimt's (painter of The Kiss) last name includes the word 'milk' spelled backwards. Would I be a true cryptic crossword setter if I did not take this revelation and do something with it? The answer is no, and I will be using this as soon as I start my next grid 1141
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Realised I forgot to include a sample of clues, so here’s some motivation to solve: Pro-GenAI? No, tech's draining energy out from humans (13) Fake pigeons are eager to start spying (9) Evacuate, being stuck in lift after power outage? (6) Declare spar while concealing blade, cutting first (8) 040
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 05/04/2026G'day everyone! I have for everyone my fourth MyCrossword submission, published and ready to be solved. Likely to be my last one for a little while, with final exams coming up & a vacation afterwards, so I hope you all enjoy! mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3286 (enjoy the clickbait cute deer cover pic)mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,286 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,286 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Abdul. Published Sun 5 Apr 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online. 091
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Question to any of the British people who follow me: Is 'Nair' (hair removal product brand) commonly known/used in the U.K. at all? 520
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Coming up on a year of cryptic setting, looking at my first clues… cringed a little. I’ve still got lots to learn but I’ve come a very long way 070
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Hope everyone's doing well! I've completed my fourth #cryptic #crossword for MyCrossword - posting it here if anyone's interested in testing before publication, feel free to reply or shoot me a DM with any comments! All the best www.mycrossword.co.uk/preview/5740...mycrossword.co.ukPreview crossword · MyCrosswordMade for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, MyCrossword is a free platform for creating and publishing your own puzzles. 061
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Minute Cryptic Mini Crossword - 3 April, 2026 ⬛⬛⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛ 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪⬛ ⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛ 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 ⬛⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛🟪 ⬛🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 ⬛⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛🟪 I used 0 letters I used 0 hints My time was 00:02:09 www.minutecryptic.com/minis/65?utm... @rayscotchcoulton.bsky.social Def my favourite mini thus far, props! Loved 1A, 3A, 6D, 2Dminutecryptic.comMinute CrypticSolve a clue with a hidden meaning 120
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Hello! I have just published my third crossword on MyCrossword. Huge shoutout to @cranberryfez.bsky.social for the extensive help in testing and editing. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3256 Enjoy! Business with assortment of rare rum (7) Bled after taking recalled medicine declared unsafe (9)mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,256 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,256 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Abdul. Published Sun 29 Mar 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online. 394
Reposted by Abdul K.Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 28/03/2026OK everyone - we have a cover sorted out and pre-sales are open! Roll up and buy one now at unchcrosswords.com Please do repost and share where you can, I'm really keen to get these excellent puzzles in front of as many people as possible... 53434
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Upcoming grid if anyone is interested in testing before I publish later this week. Still in the process of editing, so changes will be made (21D, 22D, 25A, 14A mainly.) www.mycrossword.co.uk/preview/5729... He's ribless, created in heaven (5, 5) Business with collection of rare rum (7)mycrossword.co.ukPreview crossword · MyCrosswordMade for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, MyCrossword is a free platform for creating and publishing your own puzzles. 241
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 23/03/2026In almost all of the cryptic crosswords I have set (and am currently setting), I find myself using container and insertion mechanisms in overabundance. Is this a phenomenon faced by others more experienced in the craft? 240
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 21/03/2026I will be filing a petition to all governments worldwide to bring back regular use of the word ‘betwixt’, if anyone is interested in co-signing, keep a look out! 000
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Big shout-out for Liari & chat for a very enlightening solve and strong feedback 020
Reposted by Abdul K.Liari @liari.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Plan to stream tomorrow around 1:30pm GMT MyCrossword puzzles by @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social, @thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy, @cranberryfez.bsky.social and @abdvl.bsky.social twitch.tv/liari77twitch.tvliari77 - TwitchJust a gal solving cryptic crosswords. 463
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Also: some comments on discerning difficulty when writing clues crypticsbyabdul.com/puzzles/disc...crypticsbyabdul.comDiscerning Difficulty — Abdul's CrypticsCryptic crosswords by Abdul. Original puzzles, occasional notes on construction. 001
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Hello all! I have my second crossword puzzle on MyCrossword available to play now: www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3230 Received Oscar after he left the cinema desperate (4, 4) Raise a drink, hear hear (4, 2) "Universe's origin is void," I.S.S. detailed in passage (7)mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,230 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,230 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by AbdulK. Published Thu 19 Mar 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online. 130
Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Hope everyone's doing well! I wanted to take a second here to plug my new website - I'll mostly be using it as a spot to cross-post from MyCrossword, and give some commentary and other thoughts. Puzzles posted here can be solved through the embed, or the MyCrossword link on the About page.crypticsbyabdul.comHome — Abdul's CrypticsCryptic crosswords by Abdul. Original puzzles, occasional notes on construction. 263
