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Cryptic crossword setter: back page Daily Telegraph, Heron (Times Quick), Turnstone (Guardian).

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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 15h
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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Andy Jackson @azjackson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
youtu.be/QjVy-BZZQOg?... It’s #NationalPoetryDay again! Which means it’s time for another Patchwork Poem assembled from work written by members of the Federation of Writers Scotland. One line from each person, woven into a poem on the theme of ‘wonder’…
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FWS Andy Jackson Patchwork Poem 2026
YouTube video by The Federation of Writers Scotland
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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 22/09/2026
New setter on MyCrossword: Tricycle. I'm sure Jonathan would appreciate some feedback. First puzzle here: www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3942
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Cryptic crossword No 3,942 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,942 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by Tricycle. Published Tue 22 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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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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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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amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Weatherman is back in today's Toughie! Extremely catty row about award for play (9) You can solve the full puzzle in the paper, the app, or online - I hope you enjoy it.
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Why? What’s he done?
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hope you enjoy today’s back page cryptic in the Daily Telegraph!
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Chris Drew @mesnilman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
With a huge thanks to @cottrela.bsky.social @guineverecryptic.bsky.social and @wyrd.systems, my time pushing a cryptic clue public. I make no claim for this to be the hardest out there, but I hope you enjoy it coffeecryptics.com/s/:1Mz9nPvSz...
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You’ve got a cryptic clue link ✉️
Click to open the clue and have a go — then remix your own. No accounts needed.
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The Void ザ・ヴォイド @thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2026
Latest G #crossword blog. www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cros…
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Crossword editor’s desk: when a theme is literally a theme
EastEnders hides in a Guardian crossword and Guardian crosswords hide in a thriller
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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
If you get the i paper, today's cryptic crossword is by me 😊
Partial page from newspaper showing clues to cryptic crossword no 4865 by Angel
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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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Smylers @smylers.uk · 07/09/2026
Know somebody wanting to get into #CrypticCrosswords? Try this one: www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz... DM for gift link. The clues are explained here: bigdave44.com/2026/09/07/d... Plus Mr Rush; music from REM, Ian Dury, and, erm Miss Piggy; “Boo-urns”; Lady Penelope's car; and a bucking broncho:
cover of the Mr Rush, the Mr Men book by Roger HargreavesLady Penelope from ‘Thunderbirds’ being driven in her car by Parkera bucking bronco promotional display in a supermarket, with a model horse at an angle above crates of beer
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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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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Turnstone in the Guardian Genius this month! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
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Genius crossword No 279
Deadline for entries is 23:59 BST on Saturday 3 October. You need to register once and then sign in to theguardian.com to enter our online competition for a £100 monthly prize
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Pat Cousins @patcousins.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
New crossword published. Many, many thanks to @heroncrosswords.bsky.social and @thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy for their invaluable feedback and kindness. www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3888
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Cryptic crossword No 3,888 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,888 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Patanoia. Published Sun 6 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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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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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I’m responsible for the back page cryptic in today’s Daily Telegraph. Hope there’s enjoyment to be had! Thanks @smylers.uk for the write-ups
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John Henderson @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Sloggers & Betters, York 2026. Just a nudge if you haven't booked your hotel room yet. Spread the word please, folks ... fifteensquared.net/2026/06/16/y...
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YORK SLOGGERS & BETTERS 2026 – Fifteensquared
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Mitz @mitzcrosswords.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Congratulations on your Daily Cryptic debut! Yours is the 99th pseudonym to join the club, and you may be interested to know that you are 1 of just 5 to have provided daily, Quiptic, Quick Cryptic and Genius puzles to the G (the others being Pasquale, Picaroon, Pangakupu and Chandler).
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Pleased to make my debut in the Guardian daily today!! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Cryptic crossword No 30,094
Cryptic crossword No 30,094
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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
New Featured cryptic on MyCrossword by me today - should be a gentle start to your solving week I think 😇 www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/18
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Featured crossword No 18 · MyCrossword
Solve Featured crossword No 18 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Angel. Published Mon 24 Aug 2026. Free to solve online.
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
@unchcrosswords.com @ejb117.bsky.social
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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A second roll of the Monday Dice - I hope you enjoy! Floppy elephant with no stuffing for clingy type (6) Scourge of old? (5) Place, place and, finally, place (4)
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Cryptic crossword No 30,087
Cryptic crossword No 30,087
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Heron on the River Avon
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Heron is back in The Times Quick Cryptic slot today! 🙂
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Try out my crossword on the back page in today’s Daily Telegraph!
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
An actual Heron in Herne Bay this morning!
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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 28/07/2026
Issue Four is getting printed right now! Pre-sale copies will be posted out as soon as I can once I get them - early next week hopefully. If you’ve not already bought one, now would be a good time. Unchcrosswords.com As ever please do spread the word far & wide thanks xxx
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Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 09/06/2026
Keep it quiet but UNCH ISSUE FOUR PRE-SALES ARE OPEN NOW unchcrosswords.com#shop
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Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
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Chris Drew @mesnilman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Time for another shout out for the Newbies Cryptic Chat group. We're all learning together and, with the help of some lovely setters, hoping that we're all getting just a little better. If you'd like to join the group, just give me a shout.
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Turnstone is back in the Guardian Quiptic slot today! www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
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Quiptic crossword No 1,390
Quiptic crossword No 1,390
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Alys Cummings @alyseliza.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Very pleased to be making my debut as Garson in the Guardian today 😊 www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
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Quick cryptic crossword No 119
Quick cryptic crossword No 119
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I’m back in the back page of the Daily Telegraph today. Do take a look and enjoy the pun in the quick too!
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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
As mentioned on today's #CrypticSunday stream, our annual summer meetup will be on Saturday 22 August in Lewes. All friends of the stream, MyCrossword, Unch magazine, cryptics in general, or indeed just friends are very welcome! More details nearer the time...
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John Henderson @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
York Sloggers & Betters Weekend 2026: fifteensquared.net/2026/06/16/y...
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YORK SLOGGERS & BETTERS 2026 – Fifteensquared
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Heron is back in the Times Quick Cryptic today!
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Exactly a year since I first posted a crossword on the fabulous @mycrossword.co.uk site, a great community of setters and solvers. Thanks for everything! www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2488...
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Cryptic crossword No 2,488 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,488 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 27 clues by Heron. Published Sat 14 Jun 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Laying claim to the back page cryptic on the Daily Telegraph today. Hope it’s fun!
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I’m back as Turnstone in the Guardian Quick Cryptic today. Anagrams, acrostics, hiddens and initial letter deletions. Do pop over and take a look!
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Chris Drew @mesnilman.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
This is almost a perfect Quick Cryptic for anyone who is starting out on the cryptics adventure. LOI was 10a, where it needed another sip of coffee before dropping www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
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Quick cryptic crossword No 114
Quick cryptic crossword No 114
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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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CranberryFez @cranberryfez.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Many thanks to all at 3dcalendarpuzzles.co.uk for a super event at the w/e, I was honoured to be presented with the magnificent RPM Trophy for 3d puzzle design! The puzzle itself will appear in the 2027 calendar. The calendar helps RNIB & Children In Need - hugely worthwhile so please do support!
The 3D Crossword Design "RPM Trophy"
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heroncrosswords.bsky.social @heroncrosswords.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
I set Daily Telegraph back page cryptic. Hope you enjoy it !
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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
I set today’s Daily Telegraph prize crossword www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/ Lie with nothing on for picture (4,5) Running wildly, no hero, cat character in film (3,8,4)
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Cowardly Lion's Frightened Run in Oz
ALT: Cowardly Lion's Frightened Run in Oz
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Should be streaming today around 2:30pm BST. There are a lot of MyCrossword puzzles to catch up on. I would like to get to all of these, if possible. @ouroborosop.bsky.social, @tpgrammar.bsky.social, @rkempley.bsky.social, @heroncrosswords.bsky.social, @matttheshirt.bsky.social twitch.com/liari77
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liari77 - Twitch
Just a gal solving cryptic crosswords.
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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I set today's Daily Telegraph cryptic crossword www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles One meeting Friday in work (8,6) Actress learning lines, essentially (5)
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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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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 14/05/2026
I set today's Independent #cryptic #crossword. Featuring sophisticated clues like... Where you'll find Douglas bonking Alf and Simone? (4,2,3) 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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