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There’s a puzzle within my (quite probably last) Independent puzzle today. Sample clues: Furtive latte arranged during fling (8) Hope wife’s left note of reservation (3) #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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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 08/10/2026

An algorithm tamer lost (8,8) 😥 #rip #cryptic #clue

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Sitter Crosswords @sitterxwords.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Badenoch waits to reshuffle her front bench (6,7) #cryptic #crossword #crosswordclue

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Matt Monitto @matttheshirt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tuesday Tug time with a fresh #cryptic #crossword! Rewrite PostMark cryptic with people sharing post? (4-4,7) Second of shots with my bad basketball (5) In century-old dynasty, promote girl presiding over court (10,5) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3993

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Cryptic crossword No 3,993 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,993 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 25 clues by Tug. Published Tue 6 Oct 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Punditry, once smart, is primarily excruciating (9) Today's my last Indy #cryptic #crossword. I hope there's a second life in the near future for Mike's fantastic operation. It's been my privilege to set alongside my heroes and super talented friends. 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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Henri @henriwords.com · 06/10/2026

A favour to ask for MyCrossword setters on here! If you’re planning to post a Cryptic in the next couple of days can you let me know by DM? Kinda spoilery though it will be obvious by the time it happens 😆 but I am trying to nab Cryptic no. 4000 for a special puzzle… #Timing #HelpHenri🤞 Thanks!

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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

My latest grid is now available at mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3989. Clue difficulty is somewhat varied, as such I hesitate to apply the "tricky" label. Sample clues: 28a. Fool and money ultimately get parted in turn of phrase (5) 17d. Done up, however shirt's done up (8)

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Cryptic crossword No 3,989 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,989 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Ouroboros. Published Mon 5 Oct 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Panthera @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

There will be a #CrypticSunday Replacement Stream Service, but I'm a tad under the weather right now so I can't guarantee I'll be on top form. Still, I wanna do puzzles by @longyfan.bsky.social, Baz & @tpgrammar.bsky.social, so do them I will - see you at noon! www.twitch.tv/pantherapuzz...

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pantherapuzzles - Twitch

fiend in feline shape -~ they/he -~ mainly just replacement streams for twitch.tv/crypticsunday -~ still not panthchesh — pantherapuzzles streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to cha...

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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 04/10/2026

Oh and once there's a bit more difficulty data in the system, I can add a difficulty filter if that's something people are interested in

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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 04/10/2026

🚀 New MyCrossword Release Crosswords now show how tough they are, from Gentle to Fiendish. Setters can rate their own puzzles, and solvers can add their rating from the puzzle page. This was one of the clear front runners in the recent feature vote, so thanks to everyone who voted!

Crossword card with a "tricky" difficulty rating in the bottom right corner

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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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PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My brilliant crafty wife has started an Etsy shop! She’s selling quick and witty cross stitch kits. There’s keyrings, magnets and, you’ve guessed it - cross stitch #cryptic #crosswords! Lots more to come 🤩 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/quic...

An image of a Keyring with a cross stitch pattern reading “I’m very fond of walking”

Another keyring, this one in black and red with a picture of a bat. It says “Bats about you”

A preview of a cross stitch pattern which is a cryptic crossword titled “good vibes”

One more keyring, this one with a picture of a llama with the caption “ no drama”

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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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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Hmm, no one told me. Honestly, I don’t know why I even bother following Rebekah Vardy on IG at this point...

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

Yes - some people jumped the queue and it started kicking off!

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

Nicely done. If I'm being honest, I had a look at the fodder and decided to swerve it...

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duncanjwitham.bsky.social @duncanjwitham.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My latest is out on @mycrossword.co.uk Earl enters pub behind canal location (5,3) From far away they look steep and close to collapse (10) Sport is not going to work with five missing (6) #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3960

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Cryptic crossword No 3,960 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,960 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by duncanjwitham. Published Sat 26 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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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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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 25/09/2026

6) Repetition check improvements The clue word repetition checker now includes derivatives. This is done using a stemming algorithm: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stemming

Check for Repetitions list showing all repetitions include derivatives - one shown in drink/drinking

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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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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Dropped another of my old Browser puzzles onto MyCrossword. One across sure looks clunky to my eye three years later, but I think I still love it. www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3951

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Cryptic crossword No 3,951 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,951 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by juff. Published Thu 24 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 24/09/2026

5) Toggle theme You can now toggle dark/light mode without the need to go through your user settings - there's a new icon in the navigation bar. (sorry it took so long @skirwingle.bsky.social)

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Longyfan @longyfan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Back in the Indy as Longitude today! Yes, you’re plugging USB into box the wrong way round (6-2) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/daily-...

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

I set today's Indy cryptic. It'll be my last since the decision has been made to end the series on 31.10. Boo. I'd like to thank Mike for his help as editor down the years. He published my first puzzle and has been an absolute pleasure to work for. 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 · 19/09/2026

4) Performance I did a big review of the site's performance and have added improvements to how some of its data is accessed. Hopefully it should feel a bit snappier.

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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 19/09/2026

3) Newbie links If you're new to the site, when you edit a crossword you now see a banner with links to helpful blog posts.

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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 19/09/2026

2) Contest clue editor You now have the ability to add styles to your contest clues.

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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 19/09/2026

1) Card badges Crosswords can be marked as "trending", "debut" or with a milestone e.g. "setter's 50th". FYI if you're planning on adding some hidden reference to said milestone, you can opt out of the badge by adding a theme. Let me know if there's any other badges you'd like to see.

Two crossword cards showing the badges "trending" and "setter's 10th"

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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 19/09/2026

🚀 New MyCrossword release... well, sort of. I've been adding a few bits and pieces to the site lately so I thought I'd mention them here.

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in July 2024. State of fancy throne surrounding king: gold one (5,5) Guardian Prize crossword: No. 30,116 crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....

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