iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 13h

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...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,132

3257

Reposted by Dan Dickens

Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

To help keep the Indy crosswords going in some form - no obligation to subscribe … To register an interest please email trulyindependentcrosswords@gmail.com with the subject line truly Please don’t include any messages as Mike won’t be replying individually at this stage #cryptic #crossword

184

Reposted by Dan Dickens

John Henderson @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Developments, though not in a good way. Please read comments 145, 147 & 151: fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i... ... and spread the word, folks!

fifteensquared.net

Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared

173

Reposted by Dan Dickens

ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

While the campaign to save @the-independent.com #crossword continues, worth continuing to point out what a fantastic opportunity this is for @theipaper.com . No better daily cryptic - they know this already, as recycled ones form a key part of their strong puzzle section. @olyduff.bsky.social

12310

Reposted by Dan Dickens

John Henderson @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Did you know that @the-independent.com is planning to shelve its cryptic crossword at the end of October? Get involved, by contacting the Indy directly, by retweeting this post and/or by commenting at fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i.... Save the Indy #crossword!!

fifteensquared.net

Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared

22830

Reposted by Dan Dickens

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...

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.

14816

Reposted by Dan Dickens

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.

74019

Reposted by Dan Dickens

Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Attention rookie crossword setters! The crossword website bigdave44.com – the internet’s most active crossword review blog (34,500 visitors per week and 89,000 page views) – is encouraging more puzzles from new compilers for its weekly Rookie Corner slot.

22213

Reposted by Dan Dickens

amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tango is back in today's Times Quick Cryptic today. Clues include: Metal implant reconfigured to protect you (8) I hope you enjoy it!

6236

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...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,112

6285

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today’s Guardian crossword was partly inspired by a chapter in @levparikian.bsky.social ‘s excellent Taking Flight book. Thanks Lev

350

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...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,102

5369

Reposted by Dan Dickens

amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I'm back as Weatherman in today's Telegraph Toughie! Sample clue: Backed very left-wing poetry jams (8) Solve it wherever you get your Toughies, and I hope you enjoy it.

1142

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...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,089

5286

Reposted by Dan Dickens

Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 11/08/2026

Copies of Issue Four are on their way, or in some cases are there already! Thanks for your patience. As ever, if you’d like to post a photo of your Unch in an exotic location / with a cute pet / on your coffee table / wherever then we’ll get the webmaster chap (Henri) to add it to the website 👍

Cover of Unch Crossword Magazine, Issue Four

1121

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...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,073

4245

Reposted by Dan Dickens

amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Tango returns in today's Times QC - with clues like: Warning light from webcam – be ready (5) I hope you enjoy it!

4214

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....

crosswords-static.guim.co.uk

4286

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I wrote today’s Guardian Prize crossword, for a best friend: 2x + x = y? (6,3) Pig bowl is her potty (9) Nameless casserole recipe for dog (7) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

theguardian.com

Prize crossword No 30,038

11299

Reposted by Dan Dickens

Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 09/06/2026

Keep it quiet but UNCH ISSUE FOUR PRE-SALES ARE OPEN NOW unchcrosswords.com#shop

unchcrosswords.com

Unch Crossword Magazine

Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine

24336

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Anyone else think that REEVE is a better answer for today’s #minutecryptic ?

010

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. I’ve tried to keep this one clean: Block essentially tackled by drain cleaner (4) Businessmen making a return on people’s investment (10) Jackie Corkhill finishes fish in fabulous place (8) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,024

7305

Reposted by Dan Dickens

amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Weatherman is back in today's Toughie! Sample clue: Doomed, I'm going to meeting with thick editor (3-5) Get it wherever you get your Toughies, and I hope you enjoy it

0182

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. Hopefully, it won’t catch you out: Group of hot men in bed (6) Thoroughly investigates tips from The Repair Shop to cover boring item (6) Fat detective wearing hat (5) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,013

6316

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. Hopefully, my followers will enjoy it: What’s up with record stock? (5) ‘Dog in the mirror’ is entertaining answer for god (4) Becks played incredibly to inspire team’s midfield for Fergie’s old outfit (5,4,4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 29,988

7267

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. I’m hoping you’ll feel my pain in this one: Walter White finishes Breaking Bad making money (5) Old lady wasting money in Virgin store (7) Comply with Klingon on the radio (5,2) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 29,935

6307

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian . It may require some lateral thinking: Sea creature caught by Scotsman (4) Pierce Brosnan’s heartbeat (5) Saint-Saëns a bit lively (9) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

theguardian.com

Prize crossword No 29,912

7225

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I set today’s Guardian Prize crossword. You can take it slowly: Two girls in brief medley (7) Finish from Lionel Messi resolved matters? (6) Grand National winner allowed to carry small load (9) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

theguardian.com

Prize crossword No 29,894

5214

Reposted by Dan Dickens

Mitz @mitzcrosswords.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

A record number of debuts, a statistical dilemma and a huge personal milestone - The Year in Crosswords at The Guardian: www.fifteensquared.net/2026/01/01/g...

fifteensquared.net

Guardian Crossword Stats – 2025 – Fifteensquared

0123

Reposted by Dan Dickens

amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

I set today's Independent puzzle - but I won't make a song and dance about it. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

2227

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I set today’s Guardian Prize crossword. Don’t be scared. Waistcoat good for pulling? (7) Finished eating skinned sea bass fillet (6) On stage (3) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

theguardian.com

Prize crossword No 29,865

4214

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent, to celebrate a golden anniversary. The sins are all mine… Singer and model coming back with German opening track (5,5) Animals record released 50 years ago (6) 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.

1254

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian. This one has claws: Prince Harry initially somewhat open to return (5) Lucy Liu’s first hit about footballers (4,4) Sri Lankan capital’s temperature rising (5) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

theguardian.com

Prize crossword No 29,829

1134

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. This theme is part of the solutions: Anna Friel’s latest tip for cooking fruit (8) Pervert ultimately hid out around spa (7) Casualty scene not the first for Brian Blessed (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 29,816

5175

Reposted by Dan Dickens

amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

I'm back in the Indy today, with clues like: Mouthy art student is trying, to an extent (9) Solve for free here - I hope you enjoy it! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

5239

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

set today’s Guardian Prize crossword. Hopefully, it will provide some food for thought: Live Photo briefly raised pulses (5) Prince enthusiastic about piebald horse (5) Unconfined orgasm in the city (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

theguardian.com

Prize crossword No 29,799

2112

Reposted by Dan Dickens

amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I set today's Independent cryptic crossword, with clues like: Show involving Post Office framing worker (5) Solve for FREE here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

6266

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I wrote today’s Guardian cryptic crossword, if you’ve got some time on your hands: Notice male snorting line (5) Blubber on the belly of Basil Brush? (7) Spooner’s house-elf is stiff (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 29,773

6305

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Exeter 4 Blackpool 1, Bolton 2 Plymouth 0, a Brendan Prize crossword in the Guardian. If Carlsberg did Saturdays…

030

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword, he said with a triumphant cry! American people putting up with monster (4) Mark E. Smith’s head rattles (6) Granny and her daughter saved by outlaw superhero (9) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 29,762

3207

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

I wrote the Jumbo cryptic crossword in today’s Guardian Puzzles Summer Special. It’s a bit of a brute in places: Whopper made of unknown meat? (5) Family tent is a big mistake (7) Rogue wife gatecrashes function (5) Minimalist style of Soprano family boss (8)

4223

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

I set today’s Guardian Prize crossword, Obviously, I’ll refrain from giving away the theme this time: German in a rush to get settled (6) Spice Girl offensive in musical (9) Flipping heck, that’s brilliant (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

theguardian.com

Prize crossword No 29,751

5252

Reposted by Dan Dickens

Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in Sept 2022: Change Labour Party: use consultants for new style (6, 8) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c... Cryptic crossword No 29,748 | Crosswords | The Guardian

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 29,748

0174

Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I hope IT doesn’t catch you out: Playing later in Court No.1 (8) fifteensquared.net is one place to see Arachne’s work (7) Sting held up crucifix to make theatrical entrance (8) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

fifteensquared.net

Fifteensquared – Never knowingly undersolved

3272