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ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · 4h

Fantastic comment from Staticman1 on today's Indy blog on fifteensquared.net "Didn’t know DUMB-ASS was hyphenated and now I’m worried my work emails look unprofessional."

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 8h

On the pulse again I see

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 9h

Good lord could you imagine eating any part of trump let alone the rump?

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 10h

. Nope, not any "reality" tv tbh.

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Lisa Carey @msleedy.bsky.social · 13h

Genuinely concerned about what's happening to the space-time continuum in this toilet.

A toilet door with a sign saying "Temporally Out Of Order"

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 13h

Isn't he already doing so??

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 13h

Bless her little cotton socks. Pity about people tho

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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 16h

Do check out the blog on Turnstone’s Guardian Genius, especially if you have an interest in number sequences! fifteensquared.net/2026/10/04/g...

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Guardian Genius 279 / Turnstone – Fifteensquared

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Charlie Methven @charliemethven.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

If only the Independent top brass felt the same 😔

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Janine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 03/10/2026

And the other crossword www.ft.com/content/4ed1...

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Janine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 03/10/2026

i have not yet managed to trace the missing crossword. If your FT crossword is missing please know no one could take this more seriously. Here is a free link to the crossword www.ft.com/content/4ed1...

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Jack H Keynes @wearingcrocs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I'm back in the Independent! (Bluejacket #13, 12477, Sat 3rd Oct 26) 14a: Square meal with no starter for lunch (4) 25d: I say who's closer (3) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Thank you to the Indy team for publishing me for 18 months, and to all who've enjoyed (or not!) doing my grids.

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Well yes I can't imagine why anyone would think of doing that...

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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I set today’s Daily Telegraph cryptic crossword www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/inde... Picture lawyer beginning to enjoy new number by Queen (5,9) Maybe Scorsese film is one demanding discipline (8) Chelsea's Terry taking a break (6)

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Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Bewildered that today will likely be my final cryptic in the Independent. Thanks to all those who've solved my puzzles over the past four years. Excellent copper fired round fleeing yard (6) Tube train home cancelled? South Western shall accommodate (5) ams.cdn.arkadiumhosted.com/assets/globa...

The Newcastle United manager, Matthias Jaissle, raising both hands to his head with a bewildered expression on his face.

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Who me? Never, ok whenever I can. Or just a silly joke where possible or both.

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I don't think so, mine was a joke

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Can't make head or tails of this

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The Void ザ・ヴォイド @thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

If you’d pay for a subscription of daily #cryptic #crosswords by Independent setters, please tell Mike. Comment #152 fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/indep…

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thanks for that, not heard it in ages

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Bit surprised no-one has sung "When I'm 64" to me today

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Longyfan @longyfan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

To elaborate on that last repost, eimi – cryptics editor at the Indy – is gauging interest in an independent follow-up to the Independent crossword Email trulyindependentcrosswords@gmail.com with the subject line “truly” Comment #152 on the fifteensquared blog fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i...

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Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared

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PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Bard is back in the Indy today, featuring: Trendy adult board game place in the USA (7) Examined origins of surveillance culture with subjective article (6) Play for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword

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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 · 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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Abdul K. @abdvl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

For anyone interested in solving, I have a puzzle featured in Rookie Corner under the pseudonym Ark (initials of my full name). The blog post should be up soon, where all constructive criticism is welcome! crypticcrosswords.net/puzzles/rook...

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Rookie Corner 643

A Puzzle by Ark + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + [raw] [/raw] + – + – + &#82…

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Boatman Cryptics @boatmancryptics.co.uk · 27/09/2026

Last call! I can take one more person on my autumn online masterclass for aspiring setters and advanced solvers if you reply in the next few days ... Release your inner fiendishness over two afternoons on Saturday 7 and 14 November: boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-ma...

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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I set September's news-themed crossword for the @financialtimes.com. Sample clue: Wealthy chap Tice finally introduced to raunchy blonde (3,4) Solve the puzzle here: www.ft.com/content/f760...

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Sunday Number 164: News Puzzle

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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I set today’s Sunday Telegraph Prize Toughie www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/inde... Private Victor Watts has deserted (5) Weed this writer's spotted in middle of cowpat (4) Old people online civil in retirement? Not entirely (5)

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Wot no anagram? Is it a Bad clue? 🙂

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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I set today’s Daily Telegraph cryptic crossword www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/inde... Introducing Latitude, Pulp spring up (8) Ladder with small steps on it (4) Jazz keyboardist Chick nailing new organ part (6)

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Well a bit curdled now methinks. Shame.

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I’m Dave Williams. You’re probably not @skirwingle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I think it's about time for my monthly #cryptic #crossword, don't you? crossword.info/skirwingle/p...

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Crossword #90

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Aww bless. Didn't know you cared.

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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Potoroo is back in the Telegraph Toughie today. We hope you enjoy! www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...

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Telegraph Puzzles

Telegraph Puzzles - Play daily online games including crosswords, sudoku, kakuro, codewords, PlusWord and more

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I learnt to solve crosswords with a mate in an Oxford pub, turns out he was the Guardian setter Shed and his mother another.

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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Seizing the moment, excitedly point out crisp (13) A scene from my daily life and also a clue from today's Telegraph cryptic crossword (my first time setting it!)

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Spinning Potato Chips

Alt: GIF of a mesmerising potato crisp rotating on a black background

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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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Champie @champierth.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Combine both terms, and call it Superficial Intellegence.

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Flashling @flashling.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'm not pretending this is normal, it isn't and I'm not sleeping well either.

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