Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Obviously I have a small personal stake in this, but this really would be a disaster. I can't speak to the veracity of the original quote, but I've heard it repeated by senior newspaper people about readers - "The news gets them in. The crossword makes sure they stay." 190
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Following whatever the hell is going on in the US: 25% amusement at unintended humour 25% horror at the general idiocy 50% nervous twitch at the persistent misspelling of "bestiality" in comments (If this means nothing to you, be grateful!) 130
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Anything under 2hrs for a HM is Serious Runner territory IMO. I'm mostly just relieved that I have a bit of a margin before I need to listen to my mum saying the PM runs faster than me. 010
Reposted by CatnipThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Why is there any doubt that the Norman conquest was bad for England, as in just twenty years it led to a Domesday scenario. 2032941
Reposted by CatnipThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026For the uninitiated, it is a faux pas for a lawyer to say the ‘versus‘ aloud when saying the name of a case. You are supposed to say ‘and’ or sometimes ‘against’. It is one of those legal in-world tells, like the pronunciation of ‘patent’. 1312015
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Is there anyone out there, ideally *not* going to Sloggers and Betters in York, who would be interested in test solving a puzzle for me? I should have it ready by the end of the week. 130
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Bye Bye Burnley Park The Bus Avenue The Deep-Lying King Crazy Man U Jesus Christ, Sue The Star The Hook of More Money Michael Oliver! 010
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Nice BH Maskerade all tidied up and put to bed. One unparsed, one definition that I don't like (or quite possibly haven't properly understood), and one basic enumeration howler. (A second enumeration matter is undergoing a stewards' enquiry) 010
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Mrs Catnip recently suggested that the Beach Boys' I Get Around (1964) must be the last time anyone used "bread" to mean money outside crosswords. Leaving that dubious claim aside, is there any way of answering the wider question of when a term ceased to be in use, beyond a dictionary's (obs)? 630
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Turns out, the one thing that can defeat Pog is a sudden crash in a relatively uninteresting stage. #cycling #vuelta 110
Reposted by CatnipAlan Machnik @alanmachnik.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Who called it a 'Condom' and not 'Dater Protection'? 022
Reposted by CatnipThe Void ザ・ヴォイド @thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026Next #OffGridPod ep looked at The Indy’s puzzle fr 08/08. Solve if you like, but it’s not really about #crosswords. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cry…puzzles.independent.co.ukThe Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | IndependentPlay 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. 064
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 28/08/2026I assume The Eagle Has Landed was done ages ago, so how about: 2000AD: A Space Odyssey #ComicsInASongOrMovie 030
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Has anyone checked on Kermit? Either potential risk or prime suspect? 020
Reposted by CatnipHenri @henriwords.com · 26/08/2026A new puzzle put together at short notice, with absolutely no prizes for guessing the theme… Case of dainty lady heading away - in retrospect, a real go-getter (6) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3842mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,842 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,842 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 36 clues by Henri. Published Wed 26 Aug 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online. 32611
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 25/08/20265 Simpsons lines I've uttered most off the top of my head: 1. Ow! They're defending themselves somehow! 2. The goggles! They do nothing! 3. One, where's the fife? And two, gimme the fife. 4. Don't blame me - I voted for Kodos. 5. Immigernts, I knew it was them! Even when it was the bears... 000
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 25/08/2026A new puzzle by me at @mycrossword.co.uk, celebrating a special occasion. Sample clues: More rough diamonds smuggled inside part of ship (6) Do hotels rent accommodation to rakes? (8) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3835mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,835 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,835 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by Catnip. Published Tue 25 Aug 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online. 095
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Sugar Puffs! I forgot that one! 😂 But the Superstars fall is here: youtu.be/n4OzPrskdqUyoutu.beKevin Keegan falls off his bike during BBC Superstars 1976YouTube video by Southstandred 020
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Optimist: the cup is half full Pessimist: the cup is half empty Test solver: lovely surface, and I can see why it appeals, but I'm afraid it really does need to be "half *of* full" 092
Reposted by CatnipPeter Coles 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ 🇮🇪 @telescoper.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Optimist: the cup is half full Pessimist: the cup is half empty Crossword Solver: how many letters? 083
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Name a band (or three) using only emojis 👮♂️👮♀️👮🚔 🐝🐝🫖👦👦 🍆🌊🐥🐥 340
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Very proud of Littlest Kitten for some amazing GCSE results. The odd subject where he was hoping for more, but that's essays for you. His STEM subjects are just incredible. 1100
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 19/08/2026This proves it. The drought is God's punishment for a lack of Proper Cricket. 251
Reposted by CatnipLewis Baston @lewisbaston.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A fine Canadian electoral district name and not overlong. If I were a candidate there you would not be able to stop me using the slogan ‘I’ll Be There For You’. 1192
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Nepeta's back in the Indy today by popular(ish) demand. Sample clues: Private area's security measures no good (5) Fat fool keeping almost emaciated First Lady very close (5,2,7) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...puzzles.independent.co.ukThe Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | IndependentPlay 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. 4259
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 14/08/2026In non-alert news, I can confirm that Pomada Sorbet is well worth the minimal effort in this weather. 010
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Disappointing effort, especially the split in the Official Monster Raving Loony Party vote. If they'd been able to unite around a single candidate, instead of the three they had standing, they could have had 61 votes. 120
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Liberals sidestepping Clacton libel fun upset leading candidate (5,7) #cryptic #crossword #tricky #topical 150
Reposted by CatnipPostcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026We were looking for Florence but couldn't find it, but we have found a beautiful town called Firenze. 1351368
Reposted by CatnipJason @nickmotown.bsky.social · 11/08/2026“That’ll be £11.86 please" "Ok hang on, mate - I've got a shedload of coupons here. These six are for 50p off the loaves, and one's half price on the fish" Christ the Redeemer. 018932
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 11/08/2026An interesting idea, but I tried this before and just ended up straining my eyes. *taps* Is this thing on? 151
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 09/08/2026I've got used to Cleese turning into the sort of person he used to mock so effectively, but this is quite on the nose, even for him. Compare with his Mr, er, Hilter in the North Minehead By-election: 130
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Tag yourself. I'm "startled by mouse that only fell on me because I'm a derp." 010
Reposted by CatnipI'm Uni :3 @unicouniuni3.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Today is International Cat Day. May all cats be happy 119129632620
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Coming at it from a different angle, hard to see how that claim works. Was her dad likely to be ridiculously wealthy from his setting? No. But surely it would have given him some sort of social clout that would help her get ahead? Also, no. 2101
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Rogue died? Droll! (3,6) #cryptic #crossword #TooSoon? 240
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Ah, Covid Discourse. I thought I'd left you behind. FWIW, lockdowns and school closures are Bad Things. People dying of a horrible disease is a Bad Thing. Balancing those Bad Things is a difficult judgment call, but there's no "simply avoid illness without adverse consequences" button. 000
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 01/08/2026"Even though it was about [Redacted], still very doable." A nice endorsement from @liari.bsky.social, following a fairly brisk solve. But if you want to know the theme, you'll have to take a look while it's timely. I'd love it if you did. 060
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Unch is proper puzzles on proper paper. Be there, and be a 15x15 square. 050
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Just told the Kittens "You need to tidy your rooms." They said "Boring, change the subject." I said "Fine, your rooms need to be tidied by you." 080
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 31/07/2026😬 For the record, my puzzles are put together without any form of intelligence, artificial or otherwise. 160
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Connections Puzzle #1146 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪 Some real hesitation after I got the greens. #IYKYK 010
Reposted by CatnipMutable Joe @mutablejoe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026police have arrested a man for failing to update his PDF reader, he is described as mid 30s, brown hair and has no fixed adobe 1230879
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 30/07/2026A new puzzle from me, at the awesome @mycrossword.co.uk. You might spot a slight theme. Sample clues: Opening match cut short by scrap (6) Full coverage of Italy erupting following shot (8) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3746mycrossword.co.ukCryptic crossword No 3,746 · MyCrosswordSolve Cryptic crossword No 3,746 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Catnip. Published Thu 30 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online. 2185
Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Another Philp broadcast - he just keeps on giving! (12) #cryptic #crossword 250