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

Should be around from 3ish to pop on to the stream :)

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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

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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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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Congratulations! Haven't had a chance to solve so took a sneaky at the blog, 19d is 👌

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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 · 21/08/2026

Uh oh spoilers but maybe someone else from the Unch editing team should be assigned to my recent submission... 😂

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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

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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 · 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

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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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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Another setter here happy too to join if there aren't too many of us already! :)

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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...

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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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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

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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

Thanks TP glad you've been able to go back and give it a go - some of that life hecticness my way now so glad to get a puzzle out

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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 · 16/05/2026

Sometimes feel compelled to sing "Let it Go" whilst abandoning a tenously themed puzzle mid grid fill

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Congratulations on the debut 🎊

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Wahey amazing stuff! Congratulations, looking forward to tackling later 🥳🥳

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

Congratulations 11a and 27a my top picks 🎊

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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...

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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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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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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Just watched this one solved on @crackingthecryptic.bsky.social's Friday masterclass - 10a is a clue of the year contender!

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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 · 15/02/2026

Offenders like U/non-U are less satisfying to me where they lack contemporary grounding. I'm hardly a cricket fan, but I consider it a positive to retain abbrevs that are established peculiarities of the sport (LEG = ON side etc.) If setters start conjuring abbrevs from the Eton wall game however...

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