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Dan Davison

@danjdavison.bsky.social
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Teacher. Books, poetry, theatre & I’m learning to set cryptic crosswords

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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
One of those charming moments in life…
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Reposting for the evening crowd. Here’s another sample clue: Picture seen widely of soldiers occupying country (8)
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
“it was Mr. Methven himself… he stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced seaward—and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away…” The Great Anagram, F Scott Fitzgerald
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Maybe Dover Beach sees Arnold disheartened struggling with faith essentially (7) Cryptic clue with handy Venn diagram explainer… niche
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
In case anyone needs this right now:
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Thinking of poems tonight, and would like to share this often-shared poem, by Mary Oliver, for anyone feeling in despair or feeling lonely:
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
I think Peter Biddlecombe made a similar point recently in the x4x blog… I found his point on “essentially” interesting but I’m glad it’s now generally accepted as an indicator for middle letter(s)… Interested in others views!
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
OTD…
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Caesar, on crossing the Rubicon, is alleged to have said…
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Apologies, but I have gnomon holiday. If your enquiry is of an urgent nature please contact Big Ears, the gnomon call.
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
@charliemethven.bsky.social
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 26/04/2024
Beautiful books… bedtime reading sorted
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 20/04/2024
New crossword mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1721 Thanks, as ever, to @raidercrossword.bsky.social Hope it’s not too silly!
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Dan Davison @danjdavison.bsky.social · 17/02/2024
I’ve posted a new puzzle on @raidercrossword.bsky.social ’s wonderful site: mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1615 Hope you enjoy.
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