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Hugh Hudson

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Retired from IT (rail business). Interests: walking (especially #SlowWays), crosswords (cryptic), books (especially literary fiction), politics, science, music of all kinds and cricket. BlueSky veteran (i.e. here just over a year, enough to be first 10%)

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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Turnstone is filling the Quiptic spot today. Hope it’s a nice Sunday solve! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
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Quiptic crossword No 1,403
Quiptic crossword No 1,403
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Henri @henriwords.com · 08/10/2026
4 your entertainment: #Cryptic #Crossword No. 4000 on the 4most puzzle site… MyCrossword! 40x clues, 4 words each, and if you squint at the grid you might see some thematic shapes 😁 www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4000
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Cryptic crossword No 4,000 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 4,000 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 40 clues by Henri. Published Thu 8 Oct 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
There’s a puzzle within my (quite probably last) Independent puzzle today. Sample clues: Furtive latte arranged during fling (8) Hope wife’s left note of reservation (3) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. You have been warned… Footballer’s single covered by Keane? (6) Author’s cat regurgitated fluff (4,2) Drink in Kai Havertz’s agreement to join City (5) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Cryptic crossword No 30,132
Cryptic crossword No 30,132
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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Punditry, once smart, is primarily excruciating (9) Today's my last Indy #cryptic #crossword. I hope there's a second life in the near future for Mike's fantastic operation. It's been my privilege to set alongside my heroes and super talented friends. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Interested in long distance walking projects in the UK? Come and hear from epic Slow Wayers @maryoz.bsky.social who's fractionally doing LEJOG + John Scott who hilked all National Parks in one go. Be inspired! Join us on Zoom: www.tickettailor.com/events/sloww... #SlowWays
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Select tickets – Long Distance Walking Projects with Mary Austin & John Scott – Zoom
Long Distance Walking Projects with Mary Austin & John Scott – Zoom, Thu 22 Oct 2026 - We at Slow Ways love a long-distance walking project! Join us for this special event with John Scott and Mary Aus...
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Goldsmiths Prize @goldsmithsprize.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We are delighted to announce the #GoldsmithsPrize2026 shortlist! 🎉🎉   Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥   Visit our website to find out more www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
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PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bard is back in the Indy today, featuring: Trendy adult board game place in the USA (7) Examined origins of surveillance culture with subjective article (6) Play for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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The Void ザ・ヴォイド @thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026
It’s the end of the #CountyChampionship, so here’s a new-to-the-web #cricket #cryptic #crossword for you: tlmb.net/blog/cricket-cryptic-12
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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I set today's Indy cryptic. It'll be my last since the decision has been made to end the series on 31.10. Boo. I'd like to thank Mike for his help as editor down the years. He published my first puzzle and has been an absolute pleasure to work for. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This should be the moment people finally realise that Farage has turned them into fascists. If you’re choosing this dangerous inhumanity over the rescue work of the RNLI, you’ve lost your minds to racism and hatred.
Reform UK
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Charities' actions in aiding and abetting the invasion of our country will be illegal under
Reform UK.

Photo of Farage on Gb news
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in July 2024. State of fancy throne surrounding king: gold one (5,5) Guardian Prize crossword: No. 30,116 crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Sad news that The Independent is to stop its Cryptic Crossword in November, barring a last minute change of heart. It has forged its own distinct identity and will leave a great hole. Particular credit to Mike for introducing so many new great new setters to the professional ranks.
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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I set the cryptic crossword in this weekend's edition of the @financialtimes.com. Sample clue: Suddenly attack American submarine around the opening of Hormuz (6) www.ft.com/content/cd0a...
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FT Crossword: Number 18,484
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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Dice on a Wednesday? Well, there’s a good reason for it… Country lover in threesome caught by postman (7) Clichéd rabbit straddling lover’s rear (5) Lifted part of chrysalid off a dying flower (8) Hope you enjoy it as much as I did setting it! #cryptic #crossword
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Cryptic crossword No 30,113
Cryptic crossword No 30,113
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Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. You may need to dig deep to get some of these: Kitty cheers up content from YouTuber (6) Fashion doll’s cape with a fancy border (9) Darkness is hell for plants (11) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Cryptic crossword No 30,112
Cryptic crossword No 30,112
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Good Ways 🚶🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️👩🏻‍🦽🚴‍🏇🏾 @goodwaystogether.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
OK, we love walking, wheeling, cycling, riding, paddling, swimming and getting out and about outdoors. If there was a starter pack made just for us - which people, groups and organisations would be in it? Who should we (and our friends) be connecting with and following?
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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
If that wasn’t enough, my friendly, feathered alter ego, Loon, makes another appearance in the Times Quick Cryptic slot: Welcome rum during drunken yoga (4,3) #cryptic #crossword
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Turnstone in the Guardian Genius this month! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
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Genius crossword No 279
Deadline for entries is 23:59 BST on Saturday 3 October. You need to register once and then sign in to theguardian.com to enter our online competition for a £100 monthly prize
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Nottinghamshire CCC @trentbridge.co.uk · 03/09/2026
History made 🏆 #OnThisDay in 1929, we completed our County Championship-winning campaign.
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Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. Let me know if you need Help! Musicians performing late in ancient city (3,7) Car rentals regularly in competition (6) Blue Ivy Carter initially supports Beyonce’s latest nonsense (6) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Cryptic crossword No 30,102
Cryptic crossword No 30,102
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Charlie Methven @charliemethven.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I'm in the Indy today with clues including: Arms on the counter somewhere in pub (4) Spaniard’s “house white” is port (10) Penning article, cancel dated book (6) Some seethe as he strokes trophy (3,5) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
puzzles.independent.co.uk
The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Pleased to make my debut in the Guardian daily today!! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Cryptic crossword No 30,094
Cryptic crossword No 30,094
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Nottinghamshire CCC @trentbridge.co.uk · 22/08/2026
The first time since 1903 and 1904 that we've won at the Oval in back-to-back years 🙌 📝 Read the full day three report 👉 www.trentbridge.co.uk/news/2026/aug… #SURvNOT
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The Void ザ・ヴォイド @thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 20/08/2026
Hey Dexter, I set today’s #cryptic #crossword in The Independent. Solve free online here (select Aug 20th): puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cry…
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I take a lot of pride in this one: Hero knocked over nuclear fuel (4) Benny Hill? (8) Denis Villeneuve’s right to film movie in US city (7) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Cryptic crossword No 30,089
Cryptic crossword No 30,089
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Henri @henriwords.com · 18/08/2026
Time for a new #cryptic #crossword I think! No shenanigans but a THEME very close to my heart Sample clues: - Fair and square answers here (6) - Carpenter perhaps discovered some land (3) - Ship safer when involved in game at sea (9) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3809
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Cryptic crossword No 3,809 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,809 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 34 clues by Henri. Published Tue 18 Aug 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A second roll of the Monday Dice - I hope you enjoy! Floppy elephant with no stuffing for clingy type (6) Scourge of old? (5) Place, place and, finally, place (4)
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Cryptic crossword No 30,087
Cryptic crossword No 30,087
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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
"John Scott reached Nairn after walking from Cromer through three countries, 15 National Parks and London National Park City - testing a proposed trail he believes could become Britain’s answer to the Appalachian Trail." Inverness Courier www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/scottis... #SlowWays
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Scottish walker ends journey in Nairn after becoming the first person to walk new National Parks trail
A 65-year-old Scottish walker has ended his journey in Nairn after becoming the first person to walk the proposed Slow Ways National Parks Trail.
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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I’m delighted to be back in the Independent today. Clues include: Urge to bed emoji? (8) Lunchbox cover located by staff (7) With a C but no L or E, Wordle could be CRUSH (5) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A massive congratulations to John Scott on becoming the first person to complete the Slow Ways National Parks Trail! Brilliant!!! Read our story buildstories.slowways.org/john-scotts-... A big thank you to everyone who contributed and helped John along his way. Tempted to give it a go?
John Scott standing outside the Town County Buildings in Nairn, wearing a backpack and a smile.
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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The brilliant John Scott is just a day away from completing the #SlowWays National Parks Trail challenge! Great to have this coverage in the Times www.thetimes.com/uk/environme... And see our story here buildstories.slowways.org/john-scotts-... Fancy doing the challenge yourself?
Newspaper page from The Times, Monday, August 3, 2026. The main headline reads, “Trailblazer’s 2,300-mile trek links all national parks.” A large photograph shows John Scott, an older, white-haired man with a beard resting on rocks with a walking pole and backpack, overlooking green hills in Scotland. A smaller image shows a Lake District landscape, and a map traces his walking route from Cornwall to northern Scotland.
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PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
My second Genius puzzle for @theguardian.com ⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️ Thanks to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the slot. Lucy @henriwords.com and @mister-norm.bsky.social for testing. Looking forward to seeing what the solvers make of it… if that’s you - enjoy & good luck! 😁 www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
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Genius crossword No 278
Deadline for entries is 23:59 BST on Saturday 5 September
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Hugh Hudson @beeryhikerhugh.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I haven't posted much about my #SlowWays walks here recently. I have been working on a wiggly line from Lincoln to Cleethorpes and finished it yesterday. 5 of the 6 routes are new, and all have good public transport links. Lincolnshire is short of paths but at least they maintain them fairly well.
Map of Lincolnshire showing SlowWays walking routes from Notts to Cleethorpes and Skegness.
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Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
buildstories.slowways.org/slow-ways-up...
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Slow Ways update in 15 Maps!
Slow Ways started back in 2020, with this website launching in 2021. Since then, people from across Britain have contributed to making Slow Ways a success. In this post, I’m going to share a collectio...
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Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. Hopefully, it’s a fun ride: Hard rock capturing the heart of Mason Mount (5) Emma made point about cross-dresser (9,4) Show off magnificent stomach (10) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Cryptic crossword No 30,073
Cryptic crossword No 30,073
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Matt @wyrd.systems · 28/07/2026
Thanks for all the reposts, word of mouth is very important. I have told both of my friends about Unch, if we all did that there could be literally dozens of us in just a few short years.
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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I set the cryptic crossword in today's @financialtimes.com. Sample clue: Whiff Infanta periodically got in her rice dish (9). Solve the puzzle on the FT app or print the pdf here: www.ft.com/content/dbe0...
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FT Crossword: Number 18,434
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian: Scientific fact maybe lacking substance — flat-earthers most stupid (7,4,7) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Henri @henriwords.com · 17/07/2026
New #cryptic #crossword with no shenanigans and no theme (I know!) but a couple of terrible jokes that you may have heard already ☺️ www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3695 💨 A fart no-one ordered (9) 💊 Stand by drug experiences (6) 🍷 Idiot breaks into wine plant (7)
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Cryptic crossword No 3,695 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,695 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Henri. Published Fri 17 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
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antony butcher @rehctubynotna.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Wow!, what an inspiration to all walkers. buildstories.slowways.org/slow-ways-st...
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Slow Ways Stars: Mary Austin on walking over 600 routes and 6,000 km of Slow Ways 🎉 - Slow Ways
Mary Austin is an inspiration. She is one of our greatest contributors and most prolific Slow Wayers. Mary has now walked 638 routes, shared 764 reviews, and covered 6,002 km (3,730 miles) in the proc...
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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 13/07/2026
I set today's Featured puzzle which includes a clue which may or may not have been inspired by @crackingthecryptic.bsky.social 👀 Beef with Minute Cryptic clues (6) www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/15
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Featured crossword No 15 · MyCrossword
Solve Featured crossword No 15 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Raider. Published Mon 13 Jul 2026. Free to solve online.
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Alys Cummings @alyseliza.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Very pleased to be making my debut as Garson in the Guardian today 😊 www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
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Quick cryptic crossword No 119
Quick cryptic crossword No 119
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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Bear snarled with fury for four weeks or more (8) Part of my cryptic crossword for the FT today. Solve it at ft.com/crosswordapp or print it out at ft.com/crossword
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Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. A piece of it is very easy: Greek actress partly redirected Hollywood production? (4) Mother has fixed idea about River Island (7) Wipe bum (6) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Henri @henriwords.com · 07/07/2026
New topical Mini #cryptic #crossword, get it while it’s hot! www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/289 #SorryNotSorry
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Mini crossword No 289 · MyCrossword
Solve Mini crossword No 289 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 11 clues by Henri. Published Tue 7 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
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The Void ザ・ヴォイド @thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026
Today I keep banging the drum in The Independent’s #cryptic #crossword. Solve free online here (select 7th July): puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cry…
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Pleased to have compiled today's Independent crossword with clues including: Nelson on track to lose Trafalgar, initially upset (5) Screw up when cutting motorway reservation (7) Plaits braided either side of one girl's head (8) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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Charlie Methven @charliemethven.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
My latest for the Independent puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Wicked's Defying Gravity performed on stage (4) Lover of capers quietly orders starters for the entire restaurant (9) A B-52 possibly Spoonerised Love Shack? (7) Brief PM with wrong letter from EU? That's a bit of a shock (5)
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Delighted to be back in the Independent for theme day. Clues include: Playing Quidditch one needs such courage (5) Mum’s mum admits defeat (5) Delap’s last long throw (5) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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