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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Very enjoyable puzzle, just right for a Monday. 18a is a neat spot.

PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Well clearly the trick is to find a photo of a penguin with its egg to guarantee both a Liari and a CS solve. Paste in a cat watching with interest and you have your insurance policy for the Replacement Service if needed.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

D'you know - to my shame, I had forgotten who Longitude is (stupidly) and, as I was patiently assembling the very good but very tricky WP, I was trying to recall with whom I had had similar challenges. And then remembered it was you. A really cracking puzzle. Chapeau.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It is also somewhat of a compliment to mycrossword.co.uk that so many of these setters found their compiling feet on that site. The sad thing about that list is how many Indy setters are on it.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Extremely sad about this, not just as occasional setter but as regular solver. I have barely missed a puzzle in recent years.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Puddles Pity Party has an unusual niche on YouTube. Generally covers, normally rock numbers, slowed down and pretty well sung. He has an incredible voice. Did some powerful Black Sabbath covers if IIRC.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I know how you feel. I hope I can join you for a bit later. There is a new Sextant Quick if you are looking for additional items for the agenda.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I owe you many a test solve but appear to be low in the queue.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Always thought Matt had something of the squirrel about him ...

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Nothing that couldn't be resolved by patiently chipping away, Dan

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It's another Saturday and Rowland is in the Economist. Sample clues inc: Medical professional treats hip with manipulation (9) Failing to open very thin carrier (7) Embroidery finally seen by taxpayers travelling with Tube? (6,8) www.economist.com/games/1843/0...

economist.com

Weekend crossword

Can you solve our classic cryptic?

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I think I have encountered that portmanteau before ...

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The second of your highlighted clues is a splendid spot and the first also made my podium

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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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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ah. There's the pedant in you. And my bad for picking HC as it's well known. I had in mind those mazes you see in fields cut from ... maize - but wanted to keep the comment succinct! I guess you'd annoy those farmers if ...

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Can't see the gardeners at Hampton Court being happy with that idea ...

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I left a query on the GD blog last night but no response to that either.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Sorry to see you've had no blog. Hopefully, just a glitch and it pops up tomorrow.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Seriously, there was a cracking R&B band that used to play in Worcester back in the day who went by the name of Thirtysix Stone. Being the combined weight of the two male vocalists.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Remarkably, Rowland appears to be back in the Economist two weeks on from his last outing. Including: Funkiest root veg is in the soup (9) Warship lot to be probed by doctor (7) Sex island? One involved in American politics (11) www.economist.com/games/1843/0...

economist.com

Weekend crossword

Can you solve our classic cryptic?

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Well, if you're gonna compare yourself to Azed, I think selecting 'newness on scene' as the criterion is very wise ...

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

So, do you fall under the 'new' or the 'less prolific' heading Henri? 🤣

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Mine arrived several days ago. Half way through doing the puzzles but gonna skip the PM which I probably won't be able to solve!

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Delighted that my little group of novice setters have put up their second Quick Cryptic. Humiliated criminal agreed to go in two days (8) Swing for one party in Delaware (5) Merry operatic lady accepts new opening (6) www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/426

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Quick crossword No 426 · MyCrossword

Solve Quick crossword No 426 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 24 clues by Sextant. Published Fri 14 Aug 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Delighted to be back in the Economist as Rowland today. Light entertainment found in a field? (4) Possible clue to rife conflagration? (8) One climbs to bag rocky brutal crag (3-7) www.economist.com/games/1843/0...

economist.com

Weekend crossword

Can you solve our classic cryptic?

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

That's big of you to share which could be enumerated as (5) I guess

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Thought for a moment we were back into the footie and analysing Tuchel's formations ...

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

So damn cryptic it can't be found. That is an almost Henri-esque trick!

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

@henriwords.com has just posted a new one. He'll probably need that solving ahead of mine if he's short of time 🤣🤣🤣⏳

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

6d is not a nounal anagrind but a single letter indication without a possessive.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

There are quite a few constructions in that particular puzzle that need some work.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Will - I don't know how long you've been setting - I know you're newish to MyC. My advice - steer well clear not just of indirect anagrams but of wherever you found that abysmal clue. Amazing to be able to include three gaffes in just 7 words.

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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 13/07/2026

I set today's Featured puzzle which includes a clue which may or may not have been inspired by @crackingthecryptic.bsky.social 👀 Beef with Minute Cryptic clues (6) www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/15

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Featured crossword No 15 · MyCrossword

Solve Featured crossword No 15 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Raider. Published Mon 13 Jul 2026. Free to solve online.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Pleased to be back as Rowland in the Economist today with clues including: President was nothing but corrupt (10) Curry club hosts left before lunchtime (5) Kiosk importing clothes cut corners (5) www.economist.com/games/1843/0...

economist.com

Weekend crossword

Can you solve our classic cryptic?

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🤣 Thanks for giving my Indy a go, yesterday, btw. Much appreciated.

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

That would be kind - though what you are doing replying to messages at this hour? Isn't it about 3am for you?

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