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The Cryptic Mystic

@thecrypticmystic.bsky.social
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I try to demystify cryptic crosswords on my YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@The_Cryptic_Mystic

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Boatman Cryptics @boatmancryptics.co.uk · 12/09/2025
Just a couple of places left on my next online masterclass ... Release your inner fiendishness over two afternoons on Saturday 1 and 8 November and perhaps you can be like @guineverecryptic.bsky.social who did this one year ago and today sets for @thetimes.com: boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-ma...
Learn to set crosswords like the professionals - intensive 8 hours in two online sessions for £160
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Hey there - the next Word of the Week for our Livestream on 27th July is "HOLY SPIRIT" If you fancy coming up with a cryptic clue for this, email me: cryptictokmystic at gmail. com and I'll include your clue in the vote for clue of the week :) You could be our next winner!!! #crypticcrossword
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Hey Cryptic Lovers! Join me this Sunday 20th at 8pm BST for livestream including Clue of the Week for DISCIPLINE and creating a mini cryptic at speed! Should be great fun! See you there! - youtube.com/live/XDO14nZ...
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Cryptic Clue Challenge Live! - No.54
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Snippet of my latest solve of a fantastic, twisty, mini cryptic from @henriwords.com - watch the full solve here: youtu.be/mH-iu0MM7ns #crypticcrossword
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
This week's Clue of the Week winner! #crypticcrosswords youtube.com/shorts/0nDp2...
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Clue of the Week Winner! No. 53 Claire's inspired clue for Mickey Mouse
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Hey there - the next Word of the Week for our Livestream on 20th July is "DISCPLINE" If you fancy coming up with a cryptic clue for this, email me: cryptictokmystic at gmail. com and I'll include your clue in the vote for clue of the week :) You could be our next winner!!! #crypticcrossword
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Hey there - the next Word of the Week for our Livestream on 13th July is "Mickey Mouse" If you fancy coming up with a cryptic clue for this, email me: cryptictokmystic at gmail. com and I'll include your clue in the vote for clue of the week :) You could be our next winner!!! #crypticcrossword
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Feeling like the 2025 equivalent of Egypt at the 1930 Football World cup - Can't connect to any server for the World Cryptic Crossword Championship 😢😭#WCCC - missed the boat I reckon
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Can't believe I'm away this weekend and missing this 😢 Go @guineverecryptic.bsky.social !!
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Hey there - the next Word of the Week for our Livestream on 6th July is "Birthday Present" If you fancy coming up with a cryptic clue for this, email me: cryptictokmystic at gmail. com and I'll include your clue in the vote for clue of the week :) You could be our next winner!!! #crypticcrossword
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Hey Cryptic Lovers! Join me Sunday 22nd June at 8pm BST for a Livestream showcasing your clues for "Pavlov" and crowning Clue of the week! We'll also be to collectively constructing a mini cryptic crossword from scratch and at speed! Should be great fun! See you there! - youtube.com/live/O2jIzD-...
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Cryptic Clue Challenge Live! - No.51
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Solving a mini cryptic consisting solely of 4-word long clues! Great stuff from Nate on crosshare.org #crypticcrosswords youtu.be/SpSTShrIf1Y
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How to solve a Cryptic Crossword - Walkthrough - 4-word Clues only - Bitesize Puzzle - No.130
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Henri @henriwords.com · 13/06/2025
For anyone looking to demystify #cryptic #crosswords - @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social has recorded himself solving my latest puzzle 😁 and a very good job he did of it too www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rp4...
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How to solve a Cryptic Crossword - Walkthrough for beginners - Great Vibrations from Henri - No.129
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
A simple tactic to help beginners get started with #crypticcrosswords youtu.be/PZYFx6e4vBg Plus a little quiz to test yourself ;)
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A simple tactic to help you get started with Cryptic Crosswords - how to spot anagram clues!
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
You saved us all from a Spooner purgatory @guineverecryptic.bsky.social :)
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Can't wait to see what you make of our labour of love :)
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Hey Cryptic Lovers! Join me Sunday 8th June at 8pm BST for our weekly livestream, featuring vote for our Clue of the Week ("individual") and collective mini cryptic crossword construction from scratch and at speed! See you there! - youtube.com/live/N680Y4w...
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
WE DID IT! Our first 15x15 cryptic crossword - constructed week by week over the last 26 weeks!!! using the Cryptic Mystic Livestream Clue of the Week winners is now published and available to solve. Enjoy! www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2475 #crypticcrossword
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Cryptic crossword No 2,475 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,475 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Foylesider. Published Sat 7 Jun 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Hey Cryptic Lovers! Who will win Clue of the Week? Join me this Sunday 1st June at 8pm BST for a live streaming of our Cryptic Clue Challenge for the word "RESIDES" We're also going to construct a mini cryptic crossword from scratch! See you there! - youtube.com/live/tIPp5Wo... #crypticcrosswords
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Cryptic Clue Challenge Live! - No.49
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
In my latest video, I have the pleasure of @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social's company while I solve his latest #crypticcrossword on MyCrossword. You can watch the whole encounter here: youtu.be/YVOKPU8GsDo Great fun! Enjoy!
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Solving a Cryptic Crossword under the setter's gaze! A PostMark Special!
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Today's video is a quick tutorial on homographs on Cryptics followed by a walkthrough solve of a mini cryptic set by Melanie Branton on Crosshare youtu.be/gIOAyRO7pi8
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Every Beginner needs to know this - Cryptic Crosswords Tutorial plus Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
One of the best, most mind-bending cryptics I've ever had the pleasure of solving! Amazing stuff from Henri on mycrossword.co.uk Watch it here: youtu.be/Taj7c-6--Qg #crypticcrosswords
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How to solve a Cryptic Crossword - Walkthrough for beginners - Mind-blowingly brilliant - No.117
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
My latest video - I solve a cryptic under the gaze of the setter! Watch it here --> youtu.be/aygGgPF2AN0 #crypticcrossword #cryptic
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How to solve a Cryptic Crossword - Setter's Doubles - Solving a puzzle under the setter's gaze!
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Watch my latest solve of a cryptic crossword - tackling a beauty by PostMark on my crossword.co.uk --> youtu.be/2H8eY1_9-3M
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The Cryptic Mystic @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Hey Cryptic Lovers! Join me this evening, Sunday 5th January at 8pm UK time, for a live streaming of our Cryptic Clue Challenge for the word "Zaniest"- we'll showcase each clue and will vote for our "Clue of the week" Should be great fun! See you there! - youtube.com/live/lFsACGQ...
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