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Neil Walker Cryptic crossword setter for The Guardian (Tramp). Have also set for Indy/i (Jambazi), FT (Skitnica), The Times, The Telegraph (Vagabundo), IQ and The Listener.

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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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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I set today’s crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in October 2022. Downed one water, drinking litre after round (5) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian: Scientific fact maybe lacking substance — flat-earthers most stupid (7,4,7) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian: Perhaps, Labour on holding a poll, finally Andy Burnham is running (6,9) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian: Perhaps copper maintains good power – it might retain output from battery for consumer (6) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
I’m in the Guardian today; fifteen years since first appeared. I’ve lost mojo but can still write good clues: I get erect when excited hugging adult that might be hot in drag? (1-9) Flooring Keir Starmer – depict end, primarily lost to Reform (13,6) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I set today’s prize puzzle in the Guardian; Scan, mark and tick in school going over stuff (9) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I set the Prize puzzle in the Guardian: Have group sex missing former partner, repeatedly (7) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
I set the Prize crossword in the Guardian. A suit without protection? Michelle Mone attracts free money from these (9,6,8) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
I wrote an Epstein-themed puzzle for Guardian. It wasn’t suitable. So, I sent it to Cyclops for him to amend for @privateeyenews.bsky.social It features my grid and clue at 1/4/21 across. They didn’t print the acknowledgment. At least I got my clue published. www.private-eye.co.uk/crossword
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Private Eye Crossword
Complete the Private Eye crossword - £100 prize to the first correct solution opened!
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian: Reform or Richard Tice’s getting a seat (9,5) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it ages ago. Mostly old art, royal painting later moved here? (8,8,7) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian: Tailor stripped lads before fitting (5) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic.20…
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
I don’t get as much time as I’d like to set crosswords. However, occasionally, I get an idea that reminds me that I’m decent at it: Alarming Epstein files involved arrangements of adults with children (6-6, 8) I’ll have to use that.
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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
I set today's cryptic crossword in the @financialtimes.com. Sample clue: Grandpa goes once around school field event (3-3-5,4) Solve the puzzle on the FT app, or print the pdf here: www.ft.com/content/750b...
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FT Crossword: Number 18,146
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in August 2022. Drug case for Supreme Court (6) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in Sept 2022: Change Labour Party: use consultants for new style (6, 8) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c... Cryptic crossword No 29,748 | Crosswords | The Guardian
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Cryptic crossword No 29,748
Cryptic crossword No 29,748
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c... They might form impressions of believers carrying holy books (8)
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Cryptic crossword No 29,732
Cryptic crossword No 29,732
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c... Any ideas?
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Crossword editor’s update: are you the mystery setter Pendorne?
I’m on the hunt for the pseudonymous writer who penned a bespoke puzzle for a reader. He or she may well be reading this article …
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
I forgot: I set this month’s Guardian Genius puzzle. uploads.guim.co.uk/2025/04/24/G...
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
I set today's cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in Jun 2023. Overalls with most of muck and grease coming out (9) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian: Opening tills when busy is good thing for customers (7,5) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
I forgot I was in today. I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. Do I monitor racy act in shot? (8,11) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. Wearing spectacles to show wisdom (8) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
I set today’s Guardian quick cryptic: crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.quick-cr...
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Dave Gorman @davegorman.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
I set today’s Indy cryptic: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Clues include: Rock Me Amadeus regularly sung as Falco, for instance (7,4) Weariness in last bit of The News Quiz essentially (5) Require light like a Christmas tree? (7) No spoilers, ta!
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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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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
@dualipa.bsky.social my latest attempt at drawing Dua Lipa. They’re getting better but still a way to go.
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