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Liari

@liari.bsky.social
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Crossword setter - as Liari (The Independent, Unch); Apus (Times QC); Potoroo (Telegraph Toughie); Pavo (Guardian); Myself (Telegraph, Bonmo and elsewhere). Unch magazine editorial team. Super-duper Independent crossword setter? (5)

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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 33m
Hopefully streaming today at 2:30. Would like to do a few Indy ones, including the latest from @coot.bsky.social and a few MyCrossword ones, including latest from @clairebennie.bsky.social and @henriwords.com. Twitch.tv/liari77
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 16h
Woohoo!
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 20h
Hoping to stream this and some other Indy puzzles, along with some from MyC during my regular stream tomorrow.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 20h
Don't be too optimistic. It may only lead to disappointment. 😆
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Love them. Have bought and solved the last 3 or 4 years.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Look forward to both!
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Gentoo!
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Jack H Keynes @wearingcrocs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I'm back in the Independent! (Bluejacket #13, 12477, Sat 3rd Oct 26) 14a: Square meal with no starter for lunch (4) 25d: I say who's closer (3) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Thank you to the Indy team for publishing me for 18 months, and to all who've enjoyed (or not!) doing my grids.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Comments have been liked!
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today I was planning something a bit different for stream. I was going to solve some Indy crosswords instead of MyC. However, I forgot about an appointment. So no stream today, unfortunately.
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Chris Evans @mpcryptics.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Bewildered that today will likely be my final cryptic in the Independent. Thanks to all those who've solved my puzzles over the past four years. Excellent copper fired round fleeing yard (6) Tube train home cancelled? South Western shall accommodate (5) ams.cdn.arkadiumhosted.com/assets/globa...
The Newcastle United manager, Matthias Jaissle, raising both hands to his head with a bewildered expression on his face.
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Longyfan @longyfan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
To elaborate on that last repost, eimi – cryptics editor at the Indy – is gauging interest in an independent follow-up to the Independent crossword Email trulyindependentcrosswords@gmail.com with the subject line “truly” Comment #152 on the fifteensquared blog fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i...
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Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
See Eimi's comment at #152. fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i...
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Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared
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ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
While the campaign to save @the-independent.com #crossword continues, worth continuing to point out what a fantastic opportunity this is for @theipaper.com . No better daily cryptic - they know this already, as recycled ones form a key part of their strong puzzle section. @olyduff.bsky.social
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Burrows @happyspacebunny.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Let us hope and pray that somebody at the Indie is listening. @the-independent.com
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
New @crackingthecryptic.bsky.social video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_JI...
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Help SAVE The Independent Cryptic Crossword
YouTube video by Cracking The Cryptic
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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I set today’s Sunday Telegraph Prize Toughie www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/inde... Private Victor Watts has deserted (5) Weed this writer's spotted in middle of cowpat (4) Old people online civil in retirement? Not entirely (5)
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Hmm... EGG and bird. Where is the cat? 😄
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Oh no! I hope he feels better soon.
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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I set today’s Daily Telegraph cryptic crossword www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/inde... Introducing Latitude, Pulp spring up (8) Ladder with small steps on it (4) Jazz keyboardist Chick nailing new organ part (6)
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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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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
EGG!
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Look forward to streaming it tomorrow.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thank you
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ALP @adamlp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Content from work penned by dope pair who set today’s Toughie @ bigdave44.com/2026/09/24/3763 Roughly boxing in clubs, fighter shows craft (5,7) Wink hidden by German contractor almost noted (6) Mysterious secret objects and information primarily (9)
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Potoroo is back in the Telegraph Toughie today. We hope you enjoy! www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Congratulations again!
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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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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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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
GENTOO!
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The Void ザ・ヴォイド @thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026
The Independent is cancelling their #cryptic #crossword. If you care, maybe (boost this &) comment on this thread?: fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/indep…
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Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future
Some of you may have heard that The Independent newspaper has decided to drop the daily cryptic crossword with effect from the end of October 2026. I believe that the last puzzle will ... Read more >>
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John Henderson @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The future of the Independent #Cryptic #Crossword: fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i...
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
😞
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Yeah...
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I have thought in the past about doing like a 24 or 48 hour stream train, where cryptic crossword streamers go for a few hours each then raid into the next - while trying to raise money for some charity. (The sudoku Twitch community has done this a few times.)
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Would be lovely if you could do Henri’s first, so that I can sleep in. Though if it’s as easy as he says, that will only buy me about 10 minutes.
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ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Sad news that The Independent is to stop its Cryptic Crossword in November, barring a last minute change of heart. It has forged its own distinct identity and will leave a great hole. Particular credit to Mike for introducing so many new great new setters to the professional ranks.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Not sure if I feel up to streaming after some sad news today. But on the other hand, solving might help me feel better. So I will start with the MyC puzzles by @cranberryfez.bsky.social and @bendawes.bsky.social that I missed last week, then go from there. Starting in 1 hour. twitch.tv/liari77
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I did enjoy it!
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I hope you enjoy!
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Congratulations!
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I’ll wait to stream it.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Nice one!
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Should be able to now.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I can take a look. Feel free to DM.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today’s @parseword.com clue is another one of mine from Unch Issue 1. www.parseword.com
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Busy day today, so unfortunately I will not be able to stream this afternoon.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Nice one. And yeah they would not.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Same. Started setting cryptic crosswords in mid-40s.
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Liari @liari.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Yay!!
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