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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Lost garden gnome finally extracted from shopping centre and returned first-class (7) From my cryptic crossword in the FT today. Solve it FREE at ft.com/crosswordapp or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

State in which The Departed is set (5,6) From my cryptic crossword in today’s FT. Do it FOR FREE at ft.com/crosswordapp or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Bear snarled with fury for four weeks or more (8) Part of my cryptic crossword for the FT today. Solve it at ft.com/crosswordapp or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Self-driving car that is made to leave, leaves (4) From today’s cryptic crossword for The Independent, by me, at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent PS There is a ghost theme

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Is it unforgivable to have two cryptic definition clues in a row?

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

There are at least two reasons why this cryptic clue can’t go in a puzzle, so I’m releasing it into the wild … 51p that was dropped by Phil Spector (3)

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Oscar? He writes plays in a different way (9) From my cryptic crossword in today's FT, at ft.com/crosswordapp, or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Dessert? Fine, but no starter (3) From my cryptic crossword in the Independent today puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Start to drink unwrapped bubbly (5) From today’s FT cryptic crossword by me at ft.com/crosswordapp or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Following regular rejections, client with cute bum leaves (7) Part of today’s FT puzzle by me at ft.com/crosswordapp, or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I’m delighted to be back in the Independent today. Clues include: Energy vital if expecting cuddles (4) Handle wiping the backside of Robbie Savage (4) Unblemished and trusted student about to suffer a setback (7) #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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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Does bum express pong escaping trousers? (7) From today’s Indy cryptic, the unmissable #12345! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

What makes a man? Being treated with regard? (11) From today’s FT puzzle by me at ft.com/crosswordapp Or print it out at ft.com/crossword

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I’ve only just realised that this Saturday’s Independent puzzle will be number 12345!

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I always enjoy Coot’s puzzles. This one’s particularly good. Highly recommended.

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PeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Bard's turn in the Indy today. 📕 Catchphrase from heavy-going books, setter falls for solver in the second (2,2,2,3) 🌋 Briefly fume before violent rumble (3,7) 🪨 Loose rock formation in dangerous creek (5) Play for free! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword #puzzle

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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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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

This is wonderful! Thanks @mycrossword.co.uk ! This plus the asterisk functionality within the pattern matcher are the parts I’m particularly impressed with at the moment.

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Maybe 8 out of 10 Cats ended prematurely, in for broadcast (8) It's a pleasure, as always, to set The Independent #cryptic #crossword, especially one with such a lovely palindromic number. I hope it brightens your day! 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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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

SOCIETY: Do you know the period around mid-December that’s really dark/cold? When everyone’s ill? ME: Yes… SOCIETY: Let’s make that when we schedule annual gatherings and concerts for EVERYTHING, including ALL workplaces, schools, clubs… ME: But that would be ridic- SOCIETY: Great - that’s sorted!

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Susie Mesure @susiemesure.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Christmas* cryptic (crossword) corner meet up, tomorrow night, The Montpelier, Peckham, 6.30pm. Join us if you fancy. *not really Christmas, just December, but I might buy extra crisps *and* those Scampi Fries.

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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

I set the cryptic crossword in the weekend edition of The @financialtimes.com. Sample clue: Page One in today's fresh hellscape (8). Solve the puzzle on the FT app or print the pdf here: www.ft.com/content/a694...

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FT Crossword: Number 18,232

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Is there anyone out there with access to the Oxford English Dictionary who’s happy for me to DM them a question?

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amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

I set today's Independent puzzle - but I won't make a song and dance about it. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Another great bunch of crosswords to choose from on MyCrossword this week, delighted to have a chance to stream new cryptics by @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social and @liari.bsky.social! Join us at 12 GMT! #crypticSunday twitch.tv/crypticsunday

William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I’m currently in the waiting room of the radiography department of Queen Margaret University in Dunfermline. (My daughter’s injured her foot.) As always with the NHS I am moved by the care we’re receiving from wonderful people…

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

You should do today’s Times cryptic. And then you should do today’s Financial Times cryptic. Including: Giant bird with many wings taking flight (5) Solve it FOR FREE … - at ft.com/crosswordapp - printing it out at ft.com/crossword

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including: Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3) Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7) Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4) Solve for free here: 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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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

New crosswords by Coot and Prak await us on today's #CrypticSunday stream, so we're likely to need some help! Join us at 12! twitch.tv/crypticsunday

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CrypticSunday - Twitch

Hello we are Matt and Rachel.We stream cryptic crosswords almost every Sunday at 12pm UK time.

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Unch Crosswords @unchcrosswords.com · 22/11/2025

ISSUE 2 PRE-SALES NOW OPEN! £5 plus postage Coming out in JANUARY 2026 unchcrosswords.com

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Unch Crossword Magazine

Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine

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ALP @adamlp.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Back in the Indy as Magus. I’m thrilled – others less so! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent Celebrity failing to finish Iron Man? (4) Past 007 George Lazenby finally splits (6) Spooner’s favourite source of protein is seeds (9)

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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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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

If you enjoy listening to two tired middle-aged people struggling to solve crosswords while eating biscuits, please come along at 12 noon and help us with cryptics by Cheeseman and Baldur! #CrypticSunday twitch.tv/crypticsunday

William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

The first Bluebird puzzle is in today’s copy of the i! I’m off to the newsagent…

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

The amounts Trump sues for are eerily reminiscent of Dr Evil.

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Jack H Keynes @wearingcrocs.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #5, 12199, Thu 13th Nov 25) 5a: Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings (4-3) 6d: Linking sci-fi movie up with horror movie (9) 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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Dan Dickens @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent, to celebrate a golden anniversary. The sins are all mine… Singer and model coming back with German opening track (5,5) Animals record released 50 years ago (6) 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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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

We're spoilt for choice on MyCrossword this week! Have picked two cryptics to stream from setters we haven't attempted in a while: Fez (as Blancheflower) @cranberryfez.bsky.social and Longyfan @longyfan.bsky.social. Join us at 12 noon GMT! #CrypticSunday twitch.tv/crypticsunday

William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Sample clue from my cryptic crossword in today’s FT: Location of industrial strikes within Catalan village (5) You can solve this puzzle FOR FREE: - at ft.com/crosswordapp - by printing it out at ft.com/crossword

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Dave Gorman @davegorman.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I set 2 crosswords today. The Indy: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Clues include: Everlasting Love - hit single over in America - Carl finally makes it(7) Flush loo - handle occasionally stays down (have wiped) (6) Make out with Diane regularly seeking penetration (7) No spoilers, ta! &…

The single, ‘Everlasting Love’ by Carl Carlton

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Twm @twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I set today’s cryptic crossword in The Independent, free to solve online here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Heading off, get syrup (3) 'Misty' not covered by chamber musician (7) Wild fellow managed revolutionary sex clubs (7)

puzzles.independent.co.uk

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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Anthony Etherin @anthonyetherin.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

ADAM AND EVE (Anagrammed Lines) Adam and Eve in God's garden: So ragged and damned naïve. Gave a song, minded an adder, and envisaged Armageddon. (Dogma and sin ravaged Eden and God — and gave Man desire.)

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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Streaming crosswords in a couple of hours, join us at 12 noon GMT to help solve new cryptics by Skirwingle @skirwingle.bsky.social and LeoNessie @joeleisen.bsky.social! #CrypticSunday twitch.tv/crypticsunday

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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

I set the cryptic crossword in this weekend's edition of the @financialtimes.com. Sample clue: Buy croquetas freshly cooked when touring northern part of Spain (6,7)

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