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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

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ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The number of people who would happily subscribe - with a better interface - is large. The fee some would willingly pay for the crossword seems to be more than the subscription for the whole paper. @the-independent.com

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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!!

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Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared

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ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

To some extent, mycrossword took a number of what would have been rookie corner puzzles, but its success does mean some puzzles by newer setters might get a bit lost in the many puzzles. they would benefit from going here.

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ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I wonder if the best chance for the Independent crossword is for the @theipaper.com to take it up. It has taken old puzzles for years so should know the value of the brand - and the quality - and it takes pride in its puzzles page. @olyduff.bsky.social

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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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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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Jack H Keynes @wearingcrocs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm back in the Independent! (Bluejacket #12, 12451, Thu 3rd Sep 26) 8a: Dog-sit for Spooner and give too many treats? (11) 15d: Put out sea-god's declaration exiling setter (7,2) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Jack Shepherd @lovefromjack.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I set today's Independent crossword! Sample clues: Petition for vote against stuck up Americans (7) Free, free, free at heart, uplifted with joint (6) Articulate men delivered sound messages (10) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Nepeta'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...

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Jack H Keynes @wearingcrocs.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I'm back in the Independent! (Bluejacket #11, 12417, Sat 25th Jul 26) 24a: God can set about creating a heaven (8) 7d: Pleased at cheque finally clearing (5) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A double feature from me today, one half of Potoroo in the Telegraph, and entirely Umpire in the Indy. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz... Gets to dump women’s footballer making you cross? (9) Hope you enjoy the solves!

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Henri @henriwords.com · 21/07/2026

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News > UK > UK Politics

Nigel Farage hits out

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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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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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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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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including: As an American, I'm extremely sceptical about vegetable! (9) Grill graduate caught breaking yo-yo? (7) Puff a part of cigarette for Spooner to try (4,1,3) Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Kybos appears in The Times Quick Cryptic today: The cop’s leg fidgets — it could stop trousers falling off? (7,3) Hope you enjoy! #cryptic #crossword

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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...

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Aaron Riccio @illogicaljoker.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Tuesday @ ~9:00 EST on twitch.tv/thatcrypticguy, I'll be solving cryptic crosswords from Crosshare's fundraiser (crosshare.org/articles/puz...) and from the These Puzzles Fund Abortion 6 charity (www.abortionpuzzles.com) from @tpfa.bsky.social.

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These Puzzles Fund Abortion @tpfa.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

IT’S HERE! 😮 We are happy to announce the release of our sixth crossword puzzle pack. Folks who donated during the presale period will receive their puzzles today. If you haven’t donated yet, head to fund.nnaf.org/tpfa6 !

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PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Bard's turn in the Indy today. 📕 Catchphrase from heavy-going books, setter falls for solver in the second (2,2,2,3) 🌋 Briefly fume before violent rumble (3,7) 🪨 Loose rock formation in dangerous creek (5) Play for free! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword #puzzle

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Lepus Xwords 𓃹 @lepusxwords.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

March’s Clootie #cryptic #crossword is connected to a sports event 🏉 🧩 Championship team Aniston’s excited about (3,7)

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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Grateful to have set today’s Guardian. www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

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Cryptic crossword No 29,938

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CranberryFez @cranberryfez.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Interested in setting cryptic crosswords, or improving ... or just finding out more? Part 4 of my blog looking at how & why cryptics work is now up at @mycrossword.co.uk: www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/setting...

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Charlie Methven @charliemethven.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I really enjoyed today's Independent crossword set by Quince, particularly: 🎭 Quince's second part's in Hamlet – he’s playing patriarch (10) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Puzzles like this don't come along every day!

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ALP @adamlp.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Beyond chuffed to be back in the Indy as Magus. My tin hat’s on – is yours?! Warning: hipsters lifted by US federal agents … (6) … one after another for speaking out can be put in prison (6) Trump wants one head of BBC arrested by Christmas (5) #cryptic #crossword

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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

We fought the greatest war in history, one that left countless millions, killed, starved, abused and traumatised precisely because idiot leaders insisted that there would be great advantages in controlling the incredible natural resources of other countries.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

If you've packed the Christmas decorations away in the loft, done all the crosswords in the print media and you find yourself at a loose end, there *is* a Stamp in the Independent today. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Very happy to be back in the Independent with a crossword today. I wrote it in 2023, when the world champion at 24ac wasn’t so famous and the brothers in 21dn weren't talking! Devious new clue following edit (9) Harry owes cash for present (8) Free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

With regard to getting answers, new year, new you? (11) Setter becoming single – time to lose weight? (4) Bury playwright, Harold, without his head? (5) Dice Quiptic today 🎲🥰 Keen for these to be accessible as a next step from the Quick Cryptic, so feedback very welcome! #cryptic #crossword

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Quiptic crossword No 1,363

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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 03/01/2026

It’s a dark night when you look at the news and are forced to admit that you no longer believe in the power of the FIFA peace prize

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PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Delighted to be back as Bard in the @the-independent.com today. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Big cheese beat restriction, having discovered tax not applicable (3,6) Very impressive bit of extreme picknicking (4) Here’s the family engaged in some extreme picknicking on Skye.

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Hard on the heels of yesterday’s excitement, I’m delighted to be back in the Independent today. Clues include: At Arsenal, United fan starts to dance so wildly it makes ground shake (3,7,5) Help oneself to son’s chips (5) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Maybe 8 out of 10 Cats ended prematurely, in for broadcast (8) It's a pleasure, as always, to set The Independent #cryptic #crossword, especially one with such a lovely palindromic number. I hope it brightens your day! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Alan Trewartha @jauntyalan.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The lovely @johnfinnemore.bsky.social (and he won’t mind me saying that as he’s not REALLY on here) has got some pallets of this diamond (by which I mean excellent and harder than rock) puzzle back from the Unbound catastrafuck. He got zero from them for reasons. buy this and he gets deserved cash!

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The Researcher's First Murder

A new Cain's Jawbone puzzle by John Finnemore.

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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...

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