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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If it wasn’t anonymous, I might mention that I set today’s Times cryptic crossword. Clues include: Teenagers pong excessively, but only a fraction wash (6) Compiler’s current cracking standard to worsen? (6) #cryptic #crossword

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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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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Delighted to be back in the Independent today. Clues includes: Make a mess of power grab acquiring fashion brand (4,2) Eric and Ernie wanted this star to excel (8) Sir Elton abandons husband in favour of American woman (4) #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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PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Howdy #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!

A panel advertising a new workshop "introduction to design skills
for communicating research" from the training company infohackit. The workshop is on Zoom on the 23rd September 1-5pm (BST). You can improve your design literacy with theory of colour, images, typography and composition as well as practical software skills to put them into practice. The workshop will help you make better
• Conference posters
• Infographics
• Journal figures
• Graphical abstracts

A graphic showing RGB and CMYK colour systems, and two examples of design fonts (Arial and Times). The times font has highlights showing it's serifs (the little decorations some fonts have). There's also a caption that reads "Boost your knowledge of graphic design"

The panel shows graphic design software (Affinity) in use, with a layers panel open showing the components of an illustration. The illustration is of a red kite (the bird!) rendered in simple vector objects.

The panel shows a screen grab from the infohackit Dicord server, with example posts from a forum about different design topics – eg. text wrap in Affinity

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Lost garden gnome finally extracted from shopping centre and returned first-class (7) From my cryptic crossword in the FT today. Solve it FREE at ft.com/crosswordapp or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Are any of them simples?

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

State in which The Departed is set (5,6) From my cryptic crossword in today’s FT. Do it FOR FREE at ft.com/crosswordapp or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Something for the weekend? I have it on good authority* that today’s Times Jumbo is marvellous** *mine **serviceable

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Delightful puzzle - highly recommended 👏

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Mark S @4flush.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Delighted to be making my debut as Flush in the Independent today! 😄 Sample clues include: - Social pint I arranged for elected officials (11) - Row with son over right way to bond (7) - Body temperature, roughly (5) Hope you enjoy! 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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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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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Self-driving car that is made to leave, leaves (4) From today’s cryptic crossword for The Independent, by me, at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent PS There is a ghost theme

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Doing my best London bus impression today having set both the Times cryptic and (as Loon) the Quick Cryptic! #cryptic #crossword

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PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Sssssuper to be returning as Bard in @the-independent.com today. Featuring: Sewers and streams broadcast – ssssssssssss? (12) Banshee pledging to give sanctuary to those easily led (6) Free to solve here: 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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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Nearly 3 months since my last puzzle on MyCrossword, so here’s a quick one: Partners in possession of only kinky underwear (6) Brothel worker with a customer, initially inside, surface outside (7) Thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/401

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Quick crossword No 401 · MyCrossword

Solve Quick crossword No 401 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 26 clues by Coot. Published Fri 19 Jun 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Oscar? He writes plays in a different way (9) From my cryptic crossword in today's FT, at ft.com/crosswordapp, or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Dessert? Fine, but no starter (3) From my cryptic crossword in the Independent today puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

I’m back in the Independent today with a puzzle that includes: What I’m doing next … taking a lot of medication (9) I envy teacher’s wild leaning towards infidelity (5-4,4) Where we see Mike in the grip of drunken revellers? (7) #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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amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Tango returns to the Times QC today - I hope you enjoy it! Sample clue: Foolishly ignore old punter? (9)

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Following regular rejections, client with cute bum leaves (7) Part of today’s FT puzzle by me at ft.com/crosswordapp, or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I’m delighted to be back in the Independent today. Clues include: Energy vital if expecting cuddles (4) Handle wiping the backside of Robbie Savage (4) Unblemished and trusted student about to suffer a setback (7) #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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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Does bum express pong escaping trousers? (7) From today’s Indy cryptic, the unmissable #12345! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

What makes a man? Being treated with regard? (11) From today’s FT puzzle by me at ft.com/crosswordapp Or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I’m pleased to report that Loon, my friendly, feathered alter ego, makes another appearance in the Times Quick Cryptic slot today. Sample clue: Reputedly boring individual teaches ceramicist (12) #cryptic #crossword

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

I had a lot of fun researching some tasty facts for The General to feed into the latest episode of #OffGridPod offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/04/26/e...

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Elastic Twang & Pluck – Ep. 72 - Off-Grid

In which there's Elastic Twang & Pluck, we price cutlery, consider a crooner's clobber, and get the blues.

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Delighted to be back in the Independent today. Liberal spreading often a good thing for soil (5) The Mrs and I disturbed people seeking peace and quiet (7) Bits of information on European country written by local (9) #cryptic #crossword 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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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

After solving a couple of clues, it’s time for a nap

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Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I'm delighted to be making my debut in the Independent today as Nepeta. Sample clues: Raunchy trio stripped naked (6) Almost complete abstainer from pork eating English breakfast (6) Side roads backed up after abattoir evacuated (7) 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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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 28/03/2026

OK 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...

Unch Issue 3 cover. "unch" text at the top, with the subtitle "the clued up crossword magazine". The field is dark yellow and on it is a cartoon of a red hand pointing to the right and a big black arrow pointing down.

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sisyphus06.bsky.social @sisyphus06.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Just published a new puzzle on MyCrossword which might have special interest for some of you. Always hoping to do better next time, so can I entice anyone with time and interest into doing an occasional test solve for me - happily return favour if wanted. Cryptic crossword No 3,249 · MyCrossword

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I’m delighted to occupy the latest MyCrossword Featured slot. Sample clues: Dressed and ready to go (2,4) Labourer’s clothes surprisingly ungreased (9) Many thanks to @mycrossword.co.uk as always, and to @cranberryfez.bsky.social for editing. #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/7

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Featured crossword No 7 · MyCrossword

Solve Featured crossword No 7 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 33 clues by Coot. Published Mon 23 Mar 2026. Free to solve online.

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

If it wasn’t for the convention of anonymity, I might tell you who set today’s Times crossword #cryptic #crossword

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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 18/03/2026

We're on track to get Issue 3 out in April, and pre-sales are open now. Reserve your copy at unchcrosswords.com

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Unch Crossword Magazine

Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine

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amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Weatherman is back in the Toughie today - sample clue: Song by The Kinks that's funny and adult (4) Solve online, on the app, or in the paper!

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to do this. And I can also confirm that Anthony is a lovely guy! I’m looking forward to seeing how the puzzle turned out. #mutualadmirationsociety #getaroom

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

It was a lot of fun chatting with Anthony the other day …

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