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Setter of cryptic crosswords, including Independent No 12,103. I also drum for black metal band Oppress. and punk band Butt Plug Babies.

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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
My last two streams clocked in at over four hours each. In both instances, my first thought after finishing was "Look at the time! The next Guardian cryptic should be online!" GWR doesn't have a category for "Longest Continuous Crossword Solving Marathon", and I'm tempted to try and make one.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Stream starting now! Come join me at twitch.tv/ouroborosop for crosswords, music, and maybe even a Sporcle quiz or two?
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I'll be doing another stream tonight, the second one of the week! It feels good to make up for lost time, and I enjoy the feeling of having company while Mrs Ouroboros is away for the week. I'm hoping to tackle grids by johninterred, Pentman, BenDR, Drumcraft and Sextant, time permitting.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Live now! If you're into jump blues, come enjoy some Amos Milburn before the crosswords start!
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Stream starting at 9pm BST at twitch.tv/ouroborosop If you have a puzzle you want me to stream, let me know!
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Anyone who watched my latest stream may remember a barking dog in the background - that was Dexter, a temporary foster. We've decided to keep him. Today is also his birthday, so I made him a dog-safe cake. It smells yummy, but I still remember being misled by the smell of his bacon treats.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Shall I do a stream tonight? Yes I shall. Do I know which setters I'll be tackling tonight? Not a clue. I'll start with Fez's Featured (as I like to save the Featured for a stream), then who knows? I've noticed a Sisyphus grid from Friday receiving some attention, so maybe...
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
While most on my side of the pond are now expecting Reform to evaporate, I'm less convinced. Reform is solely a vehicle for Farage - it doesn't matter to him how many aides resign, nor to his supporters. He's like a Hydra, where any non-fatal blow only strengthens him and galvanises his base.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
My latest quick is now available - that's one more deadline out of the way! Sample clues: 1a. Part of paper cap I tailored for a head (3,6) 1d. Vocal son climaxing (8) 18d. Rise of decentralised assets and currency (6) www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/434
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Quick crossword No 434 · MyCrossword
Solve Quick crossword No 434 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 26 clues by Ouroboros. Published Thu 3 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"Okay Dad - I'm going to go watch some TV, you can keep looking at the pigeons" I love when my kid lets me do the things I want to do. Damn straight I'm gonna keep looking at the pigeons. It's impossible to be unhappy while thinking about pigeons.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Anyone out there (preferably one not attending the York event in October) fancy road-testing a grid for me? I have one tester already, but I like having two for more important grids. I'm always happy to return the favour, if you want a puzzle tested.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I'll be streaming live in about 10 mins at twitch.tv/ouroborosop! Solving grids by Angel, Sisyphus and others.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I haven't done a stream in a while - I think I may do one tonight! I have no idea what grids to tackle, so will be asking viewers for suggestions as I go.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
After sending off two grids to editors yesterday, I decided it was time to pull this one off the back burner. Sample clues below... 28a. Guardian setter briefly held behind in plane (7) 29a. Live together (2,7) 19d. Criminal stole one (8) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3818
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Cryptic crossword No 3,818 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,818 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Ouroboros. Published Thu 20 Aug 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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David JeremysIron @davidjsiron.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Those who enjoy grid-related feats may be interested in my latest #cryptic #crossword! Thanks again to @ouroborosop.bsky.social for testing. Sample clues: Boozer flushing lavatory after unloading vomit (4) Star of Casablanca? Where? (6) Starts to suspect perhaps Home and Away's derivative (4-3)
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Cryptic crossword No 3,802 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,802 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by JeremysIron. Published Sat 15 Aug 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
8a. Fishing... focus of catch? Uncooked fish (8) 2d. I trace fishmonger's last supply - it's inconsistent (7) 7d. Lace starter of salad with fish (5) My latest quick is now available - no prizes for guessing the theme! www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/423
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Quick crossword No 423 · MyCrossword
Solve Quick crossword No 423 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 26 clues by Ouroboros. Published Wed 5 Aug 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I haven't done a mini in a while - gotta keep up appearances while I work on a couple of grids for elsewhere! 2a. Calm those distressed about closure of Apollo (6) 1d. Make tears around the lady's hymen (6) www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/307
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Mini crossword No 307 · MyCrossword
Solve Mini crossword No 307 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 6 clues by Ouroboros. Published Wed 5 Aug 2026. Features annotated solutions. 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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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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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Now LIVE at twitch.tv/ouroborosop! Well, the stream starts in five. Join now to enjoy a brief bit of Brubeck before we start.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A genuine conversation between me and my son while walking a couple of weeks ago: "Dad, what's that on the ground?" "Oh, that's just some dried-up dog poo. Careful not to step in it" "Oh... So it's not juicy any more?" Some days, no amount of preparation is enough to field your kids' questions.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Last-minute streaming announcement! I have little else to do this evening, so (starting at 10pm BST) we'll tackle some crosswords at twitch.tv/ouroborosop I missed out on Gennaro last time, so we'll start there. Then on to MagpieLinguist and emaherself, possibly with a mini or two in there as well.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Waiter, can you exchange my noodle soup for a smaller portion?
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I'm now live at twitch.tv/ouroborosop! Come join me for some crosswording!
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It's a streaming day! Catch me live at twitch.tv/ouroborosop tonight at 10:15pm BST for some live-solving. Tonight's setters are Platypus, Gennaro and Osmanthus. I'll likely buffer each grid with a mini or two, given the number of recent uploads in that format.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
It's a good thing my memory is so poor - now I get the chance to solve clues for a word list I was already privy to! It's a pleasure to be given the chance to join in with a collaborative grid.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I'm now live at twitch.tv/ouroborosop! Come and solve some crosswords with me :)
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
One day, I'll have a stream that isn't pushed back repeatedly. Today is not that day. Further grandparenting delays mean that the stream initially planned for now will instead take place at 21:00 BST. Hopefully.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Due to a couple of delays in getting the small human to his grandmother's house, stream will be at 20:00 BST. But rest assured, it will still happen!
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Today will be a streaming day! Catch up with me at 18:00 BST, where I'll be solving grids by Vanilla, Baldur and Skirwingle. twitch.tv/ouroborosop
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Sandwich update: He ate them and barely even noticed the weirdness. While many SEN children would've melted down (and his meltdowns are EXTREMELY violent), there are some things that just don't phase him at all. We have our little pranks between each other, but boundaries are to be respected.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Kiddo asked for his sandwiches to be cut into triangles. He did not specify that they had to be congruent.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We're back!!! Twitch.tv/ouroborosop
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Audio problems already! This is a pain 🤔
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I'm now live at twitch.tv/ouroborosop! Come and say hi 😄
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I'll be live-solving on Twitch tonight at 9:30 BST! I'll be attempting grids by Henri and spider, after which I'm going to attempt some live grid compiling for a Listener-style puzzle (likely won't write any clues on stream, just putting the grid together). See you there! twitch.tv/ouroborosop
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Another quick, with some longer entries this time! Sample clues: 9a Means of calculating limit of planting in arable ground (7) 21a, 10a, 2d Brutally honest lad bet car... honestly (5,2,3,5) 20d Medicine chosen in part as something a quack can't provide? (4) mycrossword.co.uk/quick/393
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Quick crossword No 393 · MyCrossword
Solve Quick crossword No 393 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 26 clues by Ouroboros. Published Wed 10 Jun 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
In the final throes of this week's Inquisitor (No 1963, Viewfinder by Luxor). This grid has been diabolically difficult to solve, even more so to parse, and I still need to finish the endgame!
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
I'm now live! Come and say hi 😊
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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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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I'm now live on twitch.tv/ouroborosop!
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Due to the hot weather pushing back my dog walk, I'm having to push back the stream as well. We'll aim for 9pm BST!
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Provided I can establish a good connection, I'll be streaming this evening (around 8:30 BST). Aiming to tackle grids by Longyfan, johninterred and Cleansheaf. If connection issues persist (likely because I'm streaming through a 3rd party app), I'll try and stream some Cuphead runs instead.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Definition of the Day: Union Jackoff (noun) - a competition between two or more pseudopatriots to fit as many flags on a lamppost in a given time frame
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Second stream, not as successful as the first. Constant connection issues and I had to throw in the towel on Cheeseman's grid at the end. Thanks to @liari.bsky.social and @tpgrammar.bsky.social for the support. I'll try and announce a time for the next stream earlier.
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Going live at roughly 22:30 BST. Hope to see you there!
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
If Cryptic Sunday wasn't enough for you, I'll be doing a solving stream later this evening - not sure of the exact time yet. Hoping to solve grids by Cheeseman, @sisyphus06.bsky.social and Dskys. See you there! twitch.tv/ouroborosop
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Last night's stream was wonderful. I started by having a panic attack and nearly bottling it, but by the end I almost didn't want to end the stream! Many thanks to my supporters! In the future I'll be tagging setters in advance. Once I get a headset I'll probably do some Cuphead runs too!
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Going live in about 5 minutes for some MyCrossword solving! I'm super nervous, but I'll do my best! Join the stream at twitch.tv/ouroborosop
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Ouroboros @ouroborosop.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
In other news, I've just uploaded my first not-quick cryptic in months. No theme, but a grid constraint instead. Sample clues: Sound of man going through waterslide on vacation? (4) Beam's altitude overwhelming wobbly lad (9) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3472
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Cryptic crossword No 3,472 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,472 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Ouroboros. Published Wed 20 May 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
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