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Henri @henriwords.com · 29/09/2026

In case you missed this yesterday, it’s still available to solve but let’s say it’s now a Tuesday Treat or something

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Henri @henriwords.com · 28/09/2026

Is the Indy using AI for sub-editing / social media? I mean, yeah that’s probably cheaper than humans, but… 🤷‍♂️

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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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Henri @henriwords.com · 26/09/2026

Saluti dall'Italia 🇮🇹

Three shadows - man, dog, woman - on a coastal path in Italy

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Henri @henriwords.com · 25/09/2026

Dude, Where’s My Pretty Woman?

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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Should be streaming today around 2:30 MyCrossword puzzles by @metagloria.bsky.social, @iguesscryptics.bsky.social, @skirwingle.bsky.social and @henriwords.com Twitch.tv/liari77

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My latest puzzle out now on @mycrossword.co.uk's brilliant site including: Option to eat cold? (4-3) Reported as it was incorrectly written off (4) Criminal can therefore not lead management of your business? (10) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3955

mycrossword.co.uk

Cryptic crossword No 3,955 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,955 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Iguess. Published Fri 25 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Henri @henriwords.com · 24/09/2026

Facebook Memories (aka Social Media Radio 2) just reminded me of my favourite typo:

A takeaway menu with an unfortunate typo:

BENGAL CITY

Take Away
Menu
BENGAL CITY
65 Great Titchfield Street
London WIP 7FL
Telephone: 020 7636 5618
10% Discocunt for Orders over £10.00

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Henri @henriwords.com · 23/09/2026

The best practical advice I’ve seen so far is in comment number 55 by PostMark at the link in John’s post below - email the managing editor of the Independent Details are in that comment 👍

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Henri @henriwords.com · 22/09/2026

I don’t often do The Politics on here but omfg why is the world’s media continually ignoring the undeniable fact that the President of the United States is *VISIBLY INSANE* on a daily basis? How does everyone pretending this is normal sleep at night?! 🤯 // ok rant over, back to the usual nonsense…

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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...

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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Panthera @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

All aboard the #CrypticSunday Replacement Stream Service! We'll be stopping at puzzles by @henriwords.com, Baz & @cricket82.bsky.social, and if Henri doesn't bust my brain too much I might even get to lom - new to me, but I'm weak to the cover kitty. Departing at noon: www.twitch.tv/pantherapuzz...

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Henri @henriwords.com · 19/09/2026

A brand spanking new #cryptic #crossword from me, no shenanigans (honest) but hopefully still entertaining in its own little way Sample clues: 🐕 Woke Rover! (5-2) 👂 Listener is retro bullshit! (3) 🥁 Drummer keeping time under regularly repetitive sound (8) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3930

mycrossword.co.uk

Cryptic crossword No 3,930 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,930 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Henri. Published Fri 18 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Henri @henriwords.com · 19/09/2026

Haha, this has had over 10x as many completed solves as comments - have I stunned y’all into silence? 😆 Is it 28a? 🤔 #SorryNotSorry

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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Attention rookie crossword setters! The crossword website bigdave44.com – the internet’s most active crossword review blog (34,500 visitors per week and 89,000 page views) – is encouraging more puzzles from new compilers for its weekly Rookie Corner slot.

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Henri @henriwords.com · 19/09/2026

mycrossword.co.uk

Cryptic crossword No 3,930 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,930 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Henri. Published Fri 18 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Henri @henriwords.com · 18/09/2026

Bigots say that new electronic tag’s mine (10,8)

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amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tango is back in today's Times Quick Cryptic today. Clues include: Metal implant reconfigured to protect you (8) I hope you enjoy it!

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Dice on a Wednesday? Well, there’s a good reason for it… Country lover in threesome caught by postman (7) Clichéd rabbit straddling lover’s rear (5) Lifted part of chrysalid off a dying flower (8) Hope you enjoy it as much as I did setting it! #cryptic #crossword

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,113

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Henri @henriwords.com · 15/09/2026

OK who owes me a test solve? 😆 (regular blocked puzzle, no theme, no shenanigans, for MyCrossword later this week) Form an orderly queue in my DMs…

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Henri @henriwords.com · 15/09/2026

Colonoscopy announced for Charlie’s Angels star (7,4)

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Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. You may need to dig deep to get some of these: Kitty cheers up content from YouTuber (6) Fashion doll’s cape with a fancy border (9) Darkness is hell for plants (11) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,112

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Henri @henriwords.com · 12/09/2026

Dildon’t You Want Me Baby #SexToySongs

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It's another Saturday and Rowland is in the Economist. Sample clues inc: Medical professional treats hip with manipulation (9) Failing to open very thin carrier (7) Embroidery finally seen by taxpayers travelling with Tube? (6,8) www.economist.com/games/1843/0...

economist.com

Weekend crossword

Can you solve our classic cryptic?

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Henri @henriwords.com · 11/09/2026

For boring logistical reasons I have only just got my mitts on issue 4 of Unch but my goodness it is a beauty 😍 big thanks to the Unch Bunch and especially designer extraordinaire @dnatkinson.bsky.social

A Bedlington Terrier called Henry laying in a red dog bed with a copy of Unch crossword magazine issue 4

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Henri @henriwords.com · 10/09/2026

Please enjoy this clue I wrote today with a view to including it in a submission to a serious newspaper before realising that they absolutely would not publish it 😆 In America, Joe Cocker finally soiled pants (7)

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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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Henri @henriwords.com · 07/09/2026

I’m also very giddy about the fact that it is an actual printed thing in a newspaper made of atoms, not just 0s and 1s inside a computer 🤯

A crop of the Times Quick Cryptic crossword for Monday 7th September 2026, puzzle No. 3400 by Jaspa (that’s ME!)

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Hope anyone solving the Times Main Cryptic enjoys it today… and also enjoy the debut Quick from @henriwords.com! The main setter should be honoured to share the day with you 🥰 You saw some four or more roe deer or moose? (7) Lured down, confused, crossing River Styx here? (10) #cryptic #crossword

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CranberryFez @cranberryfez.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Fez in the MyCrossword 'Featured' slot today - many thanks to @mycrossword.co.uk Number Ten cool lying about Partygate, essentially (6) Plant root and branch, with leaves (5) As if they had time to be worried about ballet dancing! (6,2,3,3) www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/19

mycrossword.co.uk

Featured crossword No 19 · MyCrossword

Solve Featured crossword No 19 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 34 clues by Fez. Published Mon 7 Sep 2026. Free to solve online.

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Henri @henriwords.com · 07/09/2026

I had the privilege of taking this for a spin in advance and it’s marvellous!

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Henri @henriwords.com · 07/09/2026

Beyond delighted to make my #cryptic #crossword setting debut in the Times Quick Cryptic as Jaspa today! Hope you enjoy it ☺️ #AchievementUnlocked

THE TIMES
Monday, 07 September 2026
Times Quick Cryptic No 3400 by Jaspa

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Dice is back in the Quiptic today - hope you enjoy - and did you spot the theme? Nibbles of grapes, olives, unagi, dips and cheese (5) Couple Mummy Pig brought up in large book (7) Money I waste, ultimately, on underwear (9) #cryptic #crossword

theguardian.com

Quiptic crossword No 1,398

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Henri @henriwords.com · 05/09/2026

This week’s Listener puzzle, ‘Swaps’ by Luxor, is magnificent. What a construction! And not too tough overall. Highly recommended 👍

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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Streaming puzzles from MyCrossword today at 2:30 BST. Going to wing it but will probably do the latest by Gennaro, @ouroborosop.bsky.social, Podger... then we'll see. Twitch.tv/liari77

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hope you enjoy the first ever Tuesday Dice puzzle! Maybe something appropriate for this time of year… Nice places being arranged – somewhere to accommodate writers (6-4) Open-minded nude American Bishop is sacked (8) #cryptic #crossword www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

theguardian.com

Cryptic crossword No 30,100

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Pleased to have compiled today's Independent crossword. Including: During dry spell, love going for a drink (7) Progress at last, a substitute for milk! (8) Scotch barely open, flipping rubbish party folds (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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Henri @henriwords.com · 31/08/2026

I am delighted to be back on the Crossword Centre with a new barred thematic #cryptic #crossword puzzle called “I am the Eggman” 🥚🙎‍♂️ “Goo-goo g'joob!”

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

We tried our very best with this in terms of marketing but (so far) we still struggled relatively to get it into shops. Do investigate if you haven’t and you’d like to, there is no other music history book quite like this one. #IntoTheGroove

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Henri @henriwords.com · 29/08/2026

This deserves more attention than it’s had so far, a magnificent puzzle and put together at speed 🤯

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