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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 26/09/2026

Peak in Llanberis now done! (7) #cryptic #crossword

Me in a raincoat looking dishevelled 1085m above sea level...

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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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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I imagine Evgeny has to shell out a few roubles on a case or two of Tignanello for Boris's next visit to his Umbrian palazzo so his mind is probably made up but if you want to comment on the closure of the Indy crossword this is the place to do it: fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i...

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Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared

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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

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Quiptic crossword No 1,398

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Before losing her life in 1986 aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, Christa McAuliffe was set to be the first teacher in space with plans to teach a lesson to kids around the world from orbit. Today is her birthday, and even now, her courage and dedication to education continues to inspire.

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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...

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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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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...

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Cryptic crossword No 30,100

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 25/08/2026

Breaking News: Dolly Parton, the country singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur known for her outsize persona and prodigious vision and talent that placed her in a class by herself, has died at 80. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...

A black-and-white portrait of Dolly Parton with big blonde hair, sitting in a chair and smiling. A headline reads: "1946-2026: Dolly Parton." Photo by Jack Manning/The New York Times

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Karol S @karolszym.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Great singer — no paltry old fake (5,6) #RIP

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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

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Henri @henriwords.com · 18/08/2026

Time for a new #cryptic #crossword I think! No shenanigans but a THEME very close to my heart Sample clues: - Fair and square answers here (6) - Carpenter perhaps discovered some land (3) - Ship safer when involved in game at sea (9) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3809

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Cryptic crossword No 3,809 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,809 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 34 clues by Henri. Published Tue 18 Aug 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

If I could ban one sentence/thought in relation to cryptics it would be ‘I’m not clever enough to do cryptic crosswords’

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Computer scientist Margaret Hamilton coined the term “software engineer.” She directed the Software Engineering Division at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab & led development of the on-board flight software for NASA’s Apollo Guidance Computer. She was born #OTD in 1936 & turns 90 today! #WomenInSTEM

Two side-by-side black-and-white photographs of pioneering computer scientist Margaret Hamilton (born August 17, 1936). The left panel features a mature, close-up portrait where Hamilton gazes directly at the viewer with a serene, confident, and reflective expression, framed by her long, dark, slightly silvering hair. The right panel is a famous archival photograph showing a younger Hamilton standing indoors next to a towering stack of bound paper binders containing the Apollo Guidance Computer source code, which she led the development of at MIT. She is smiling broadly and wears a striped, long-sleeved mini dress with dark Mary Jane shoes and glasses, resting her hand proudly on top of the massive column of printed code. The overall composition contrasts her youthful triumph with her enduring legacy, capturing an optimistic, intellectually rigorous mood that highlights her monumental contributions to space exploration.

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Cornish Skipper #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🔶🌹💚💙 @cornishskipper.wsocial.eu · 17/08/2026

"Reform are not even the official opposition and the plans have less credibility than Count Binface. Will BBC News do the same for Lib Dem and Greens policy two years out from an election?" Of course they won’t - Lib Dems with >70 MPs barely get a mention www.thenational.scot/news/2646829...

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Former BBC News director slams broadcaster's 'bizarre' Reform coverage

A FORMER BBC News director has criticised the broadcaster's coverage of Reform UK's latest welfare plans branding it "bizarre".

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Nadine Batchelor-Hunt @nadinebh.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

No, that is not the alternative The alternative was treating like a normal news story, and not a trial by media - one that was so clearly turbocharged by Arday’s ethnic and social background and the growing resentment in the establishment in the UK of having more black people in high places

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It does not matter if the victim was "guilty". A lynching is a lynching. What cruel, awful times we live in.

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Karol S @karolszym.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

At a long weekend party with various friends and their kids. Government alert kept coming during bedtime stories - managed for a good ten minutes to persuade kids that it was about a zombie apocalypse…

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Karol S @karolszym.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Had hoped to put these in a themed puzzle for tomorrow but too busy right now… So here are a few topical clues with a short shelf life: Reform or Binface for a spot overlooking the sea? (9) Finagler potentially facing decline? (5,6) Judge some politico untrustworthy (5) #crypticclue

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Can electoral lightning strike twice? #VoteBinface #Clacton

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

New (old, really!) Guinevere Cryptic! This was originally published in the sadly now no-longer oneacross magazine founded by Araucaria. Thought it could do with another outing - hope you enjoy! #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3750

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Cryptic crossword No 3,750 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,750 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Guinevere. Published Fri 31 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Wildvale Cryptic @wildvale.co.uk · 28/07/2026

If you haven't bought the next issue of Unch, what are you waiting for? Wall-to-wall crossword bangers, a real life community artefact in these days of non-stop online slop.

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Henri @henriwords.com · 28/07/2026

Delighted to be part of the Unch Bunch (thanks @wyrd.systems, @archelina.bsky.social, @liari.bsky.social, @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social - and of course designer extraordinaire @dnatkinson.bsky.social) bringing you 10 lovingly handcrafted crossword puzzles in a handy A5 format 🤓 unchcrosswords.com

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Unch Crossword Magazine

Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine

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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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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The LRB website crashed at one point, as so many people wanted to read this review; but it is now available again, and thank goodness for that, as it is magnificent. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

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Emily Wilson · An Uncomplicated Man

As they say at the awards shows, I was humbled to learn that Christopher Nolan has read at least the first line of my...

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Jack H Keynes @wearingcrocs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Very happy and grateful to @mycrossword.co.uk to have set the site's Featured Grid #16. In it, I hope you all find something to chew on! 21a. Piano playing on beat in pulse (5,4) 24d. Newton admitted to Cambridge University with zero marks? (4) www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/16

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Featured crossword No 16 · MyCrossword

Solve Featured crossword No 16 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Bluejacket. Published Mon 27 Jul 2026. Free to solve online.

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Guinevere 🎲🎲 @guineverecryptic.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

It’s really great to be back in the Quiptic slot today - I hope you enjoy it! President’s concealing scoundrel entertaining Royal (originally!) – they have an advantage (5,5) Wee anaesthetist under the influence of drug (6,3) Mostly tongue it, that’s allowed (5) #cryptic #crossword

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someguyinthefridge @someguyinthefridge.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/415 A new 11x11 Guardian Quick Cryptic Style from yours truly! #cryptic #crossword Sample clues: Buy tea in bag (8) Criminal gets a present (5) (my latest post didn't get picked up by the feed lol. hope this one does!)

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Quick crossword No 415 · MyCrossword

Solve Quick crossword No 415 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 21 clues by someguyinthefridge. Published Tue 21 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I'm back again, with a rather special quick this time! Three sample clues here to spell out the theme: Satisfied with grass keeping very quiet (5) Anniversary of one's social debut? (8) Book detailing toy men (4) www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/417

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Quick crossword No 417 · MyCrossword

Solve Quick crossword No 417 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 27 clues by Ouroboros. Published Thu 23 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I set today’s Times Quick Cryptic. I hope you enjoy!

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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Absolutely delighted to see that I'm now a "Star Setter" on MyCrossword! Huge thanks to all who helped me get there! Sample clues: Person in boat race struggling to hold on, falling back (6) Sailor standing next to impressive musical instrument (4,5) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3718

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Cryptic crossword No 3,718 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,718 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Ouroboros. Published Wed 22 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

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CranberryFez @cranberryfez.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Interested in setting cryptic crosswords, or improving ... or just finding out more? Part 7 of my blog looking at how & why cryptics work is now up at @mycrossword.co.uk: www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/setting...

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Setting Things Right: The Manifezto Pt.7 · MyCrossword

Hi all, after a bit of a hiatus welcome back to **Setting Things Right**, aka *The Manifezto*. The usual caveat: these are just my ideas and opinions – pleas...

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I’m Dave Williams. You’re probably not @skirwingle.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

DEFINITION OF THE DAY garbage, n. A measure of how old your clothes are.

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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I set today’s Sunday Telegraph prize Toughie crossword www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/inde... They have passed subjects (5) Seven pull out after drug test (6-4) Might we be moved by The Rake's Progress? Parts (6)

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CrypticBlah @crypticblah.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

coffeecryptics.com/s/:l0rxTiTxX... #cryptic #crossword #clue Posting early again as off out again tonight. @lrlr.bsky.social thought you and Angas might enjoy this one. h/t to @karolszym.bsky.social for the original idea.

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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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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

If all goes well in the next few hours, should be streaming around 2:30. Would like to solve MyCrossword puzzles by @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social, @mycrossword.co.uk, @metagloria.bsky.social and maybe others as time and energy allow. Twitch.tv/liari77

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liari77 - Twitch

Just a gal solving cryptic crosswords.

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Lowdown Cryptic @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Half a day remains to PROVIDE your clue for this week's 1ACross Clue Writing Competition #1ACCWC If you've never entered before, just create a login and submit your clue with anno (explanation), then go back tomorrow and vote! #cryptic #crossword #crypticclue #contest 1across.org/2026/07/12/1...

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1ACCWC #575 – PROVIDE – OPEN FOR CLUES

This weeks contest is hosted by @LowdownCryptic For 1ACCWC 575, the chosen word is PROVIDE Here are the rules Limit of 1 clue per setter. Please Annotate your clues clearly. Please login to partici…

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Karol S @karolszym.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Wordle 1,853 2/6 🟩🟨⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Mate...we shat all over the place, right? (6,5)

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Matt Erskine @matt72423.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The fact that Ed Miliband is seen by some as a 'leftie' shows how far-right the Labour Party has become.

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James Shedden @james.sh · 15/07/2026

My phone wallpaper pack has 60+ images and you can get it for only £5 (or more — any extra helps support my art!). Link in replies! ❤️‍🔥 "Breathtaking, beautiful art. Perfect as wallpapers, but really, such a wonder to just look at each piece and marvel at all their magic."

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