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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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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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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Is anyone not attending (ideally) York S&B event in October kindly able to offer their test solving services with a puzzle made for then?

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What better way to enjoy nice views? With Unch of course! @unchcrosswords.com

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Catnip @catnipxword.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A new puzzle from me, at the awesome @mycrossword.co.uk. You might spot a slight theme. Sample clues: Opening match cut short by scrap (6) Full coverage of Italy erupting following shot (8) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3746

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Cryptic crossword No 3,746 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,746 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Catnip. Published Thu 30 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Add some crosswords to your Sunday! We're solving new cryptics by @iguesscryptics.bsky.social and Cheeseman on our #CrypticSunday stream from 12 and would love your help 😊 twitch.tv/crypticsunday

twitch.tv

CrypticSunday - Twitch

Hello we are Matt and Rachel.We stream cryptic crosswords almost every Sunday at 12pm UK time.

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

My latest puzzle now released on MyCrossword including: Carter unopposed initially can get ahead of Ford? (3,2) Stern peer struggles to be an MP (9) Revolutionary periods of contrasting duration ending (5) Thanks to the ever wonderful @mycrossword.co.uk www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3699

mycrossword.co.uk

Cryptic crossword No 3,699 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,699 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Iguess. Published Sat 18 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Charlie Methven @charliemethven.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Here's the start of something I've been working on – an attempt to list which grammatical patterns are/aren't generally considered good cryptic grammar (if you're interested). Feedback/corrections welcome! charliemethven.com/crypticgramm... (And thanks to those who read early drafts)

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Charlie Methven – Cryptic grammar

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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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Jack Shepherd @lovefromjack.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Very pleased to be making my Independent debut with a themed crossword today! Sample clues: Drunk has wine and joint (6) Internet regard collie's last wag (1-4) A prayer with wings? Bro, it's poetic (6) 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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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Should be streaming today around 2pm BST. Going to do MyCrossword puzzles by @henriwords.com, @iguesscryptics.bsky.social, @matttheshirt.bsky.social, @metagloria.bsky.social and Boznut. twitch.tv/liari77

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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I'm planning on streaming some more grids this evening at around 9:30 BST. Hoping to check out crosswords by Baz, Iguess and Cricket. See you there at twitch.tv/ouroborosop! #crossword #cryptic #twitch

twitch.tv

ouroborosop - Twitch

ouroborosop streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to chat, and join their community.

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

My latest puzzle on @mycrossword.co.uk's super site now released including: Rally touching front of ball let go from service (5) Line delivery turned out offensive (7) Worker taken in by large amounts of money these could offer? (4,3) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3528

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Cryptic crossword No 3,528 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,528 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Iguess. Published Tue 2 Jun 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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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

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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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Delighted to appear as Major in the latest issue of Unch - get your copy today! @unchcrosswords.com

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A well-deserved debut with some cracking surfaces - would highly recommend

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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 28/03/2026

OK everyone - we have a cover sorted out and pre-sales are open! Roll up and buy one now at unchcrosswords.com Please do repost and share where you can, I'm really keen to get these excellent puzzles in front of as many people as possible...

Unch Issue 3 cover. "unch" text at the top, with the subtitle "the clued up crossword magazine". The field is dark yellow and on it is a cartoon of a red hand pointing to the right and a big black arrow pointing down.

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I’m delighted to occupy the latest MyCrossword Featured slot. Sample clues: Dressed and ready to go (2,4) Labourer’s clothes surprisingly ungreased (9) Many thanks to @mycrossword.co.uk as always, and to @cranberryfez.bsky.social for editing. #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/7

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Featured crossword No 7 · MyCrossword

Solve Featured crossword No 7 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 33 clues by Coot. Published Mon 23 Mar 2026. Free to solve online.

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including: Fine for driving Tory Howard when drunk (10) Having plans for Nirvana, Kurt regularly moving over to front of instrument (7) Wire securing pedal in furniture (6,5) Solve for free here: 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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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 14/03/2026

I've just released the new grid designer for the toolkit! It's a first version and a bit basic at the mo, but more features are on the way. Check it out here: www.mycrossword.co.uk/toolkit/grid... CC @petermoorefuller.bsky.social

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Grid Designer · MyCrossword

Create custom crossword grid layouts with full control over squares, symmetry and dimensions.

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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Where did that week go? Strangely but happily it's almost time for another #CrypticSunday crossword stream! Join us at 12 noon GMT to help solve cryptics by Pixlate and iguess @iguesscryptics.bsky.social twitch.tv/crypticsunday

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CrypticSunday - Twitch

Hello we are Matt and Rachel.We stream cryptic crosswords almost every Sunday at 12pm UK time.

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

My latest puzzle now released on MyCrossword including: One demonstrating ability with e.g. BA (4-5) Site for number one particle physicists said to be elsewhere in the country? (7) Weak month on trading floor (8) Thanks to @mycrossword.co.uk as ever www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3191

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Cryptic crossword No 3,191 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,191 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Iguess. Published Sat 7 Mar 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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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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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 21/02/2026

Are you a Star Setter on MyCrossword? We need you. Our featured crossword pipeline has run a bit dry, and we want to showcase more of the brilliant work our setters are producing. Please submit your puzzles for consideration.

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Matt @wyrd.systems · 18/02/2026

I'm thinking of doing a #CrypticSunday spinoff video thing. Are you (or someone you know) new to cryptics or have you been doing them for a little while but still not feeling like you're properly confident? Fancy doing a joint solve with me on a Zoom call - pre-recorded not streamed?

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Glad to have set MyCrossword’s Featured Crossword #4 with clues including: Suspended when investigation's head probes (2,3) Unattractive Conservative posing no threat (9) Close item worn formally? Quite the opposite! (7) Solve here: www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/4

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Featured crossword No 4 · MyCrossword

Solve Featured crossword No 4 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Iguess. Published Mon 9 Feb 2026. Free to solve online.

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Daniel Peake @quizzydan.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

@iguesscryptics.bsky.social o/ A delightful puzzle in Monday's Independent - thank you for setting it.

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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 19/01/2026

OK so if you bought a copy of Issue 2 it will be in the post by end of day tomorrow. UK copies should start arriving by the end of the week. Orders are still open on the website - buy now while stocks last! unchcrosswords.com #CrypticCrosswords

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Unch Crossword Magazine

Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

(to my pleasant surprise) I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including: Start of transmission where ad's naughty? (9) Chicken or fish sandwiches campaign (6) Good job to deliver step of cheese making process? (3,2,2) Solve for free here: 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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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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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Both delighted and proud that my 100th puzzle on MyCrossword is also the first in the new collaboration between mycrossword.co.uk and fifteensquared.net. The puzzle can be found here: www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/1 I hope you enjoy it.

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Featured crossword No 1 · MyCrossword

Solve Featured crossword No 1 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by PostMark. Published Mon 29 Dec 2025. Free to solve online.

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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 20/12/2025

If you like cryptic crosswords repost this

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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

A busy weekend featuring two family birthdays, a West End show and a Christmas party, but in between we're looking forward to crosswords by @iguesscryptics.bsky.social and @henriwords.com. Join us at 12! #CrypticSunday twitch.tv/crypticsunday

Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Try my latest puzzle on @mycrossword.co.uk's brilliant site including: Line manager's toolkit? (6,7) Drunk called in to cover school lesson writing misnomer? (4.6) Island not supporting another owned by US for the most part (7) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2941

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Cryptic crossword No 2,941 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,941 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Iguess. Published Sat 13 Dec 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including: Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3) Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7) Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4) Solve for free here: 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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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

It’s been a while, but my latest puzzle is now up, featuring: What could make big bin perfect? (4,2,3) Finance issue almost over for neighbours (5,4) Many thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2880

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Cryptic crossword No 2,880 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,880 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by Coot. Published Sat 22 Nov 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 22/11/2025

ISSUE 2 PRE-SALES NOW OPEN! £5 plus postage Coming out in JANUARY 2026 unchcrosswords.com

unchcrosswords.com

Unch Crossword Magazine

Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Warning: my latest shenanigans on @mycrossword.co.uk's super site might be best solved post-watershed, including: Blow family and gag at climax (9) Long-term partner who dives at balls (6) Resolving old break-up, leave banger on the side? (6-4) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2827

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Cryptic crossword No 2,827 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,827 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Iguess. Published Thu 6 Nov 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

It’s me in the Independent today. Sample clue: Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5) You can solve this cryptic crossword FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

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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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Rather chuffed to report that my friendly, feathered and equally foolish alter ego Loon makes his debut in The Times Quick Cryptic series today. #cryptic #crossword

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