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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says: “The Democrats selectively leaked emails to the liberal media to create a fake narrative to smear President Trump.

As advised by the Panorama production team?
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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boatmancryptics.co.uk
The Seasonal Reposting Competition is coming! Return here on Friday for a chance to win a signed copy of one of my books ...

For you or the #crossword addict in your life: 50 @theguardian.com #puzzles and the stories behind them:
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Reviewing Boatman - the first 50, Alan Connor (the Guardian's new crossword editor) says: "This is one to savour. Boatman's puzzles are witty and ingenious. It is an extraordinary pleasure to read how his unique mind works. The first 50 is a book I never knew I needed in my life. Gift it to yourself and to the word-lovers in yours" and Hugh Stephenson (his predecessor) says: "This is a unique book of crosswords". Boatman - the second 50 contains another 50 puzzles from The Guardian, with five bonus puzzles previously only available online and including puzzles, solutions and the ideas and stories behind them, exemplified by this image of the book opened to show one of the stories, which is accompanied by a picture of a large cow. Reviewing Boatman - the second 50, Gyles Brandreth says: "If you want a fiendish crossword, you want the best - which means you want Boatman, because he is the best" and Brian Bilston says: "Cracking crosswords - each puzzle a delightful daily workout for the brain and a welcome tonic for the soul".
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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docpop.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
I’ve been developing something called the Human-Made License, a Creative Commons–style way to certify that creative work was made without genAI.

I’m looking for feedback from artists, designers, and writers before the public launch. DM me if you’d like to take a look at the first draft.
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
crypticblah.bsky.social
Nah think I'll wait for AI squeezy cheezy peaz. Wonder if that's in the conditions of Elon's new pay deal?

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November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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avcx.bsky.social
Money is tight right now, of course, and we’ve had a few people write us lately to say they can’t afford subscriptions.

If you’re struggling but want to solve our puzzles, hit us up any time - support@avxwords.com - and we will happily hook you up free for a year. No questions asked.
November 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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unchcrosswords.com
Puzzle editing is all done for Issue 2. Thanks @archelina.bsky.social, @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social, @liari.bsky.social & @henriwords.com, & all the setters!

Now onto the design phase...

Sign up for the mailing list over at unchcrosswords.com so you'll be the first to know when we open pre-sales!
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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unchcrosswords.com
BUY ONE NOW! VERY GOOD!
amoebacrosswords.bsky.social amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 7d
The 2026 3D cryptic crossword calendar - which is less scary than it sounds - is now available to order!

There are 12 puzzles on unique grids, and every order supports Children In Need and RNIB.

Go to www.3dcalendarpuzzles.co.uk to order yours in time for Christmas 🎁
Welcome To The World Of 3D Cryptic Crosswords - 3D Calendar Puzzles
A puzzle for every month, a clue for every day. For lovers of wordplay who like a challenge, the 3D Crossword Calendar takes cryptic crosswords to a whole new
www.3dcalendarpuzzles.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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somsram.bsky.social
The puzzle can be solved in the site crossword.thehindu.com (behind a paywall).

If anyone would like to have a PDF version, let me know and I will be happy to share.
The Hindu Crossword+
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November 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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nataliehaynes.bsky.social
Challenging patriarchal power & societal norms this October? You must be a witch.

Comment with your favourite accused witch in fiction or history, to be in with a chance of winning a beautiful hardback edition of No Friend to This House… 🕯️

Rules below.
October 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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unchcrosswords.com
If you've already got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch, now is a good time to sign up for updates so you are ready to pre-order Issue 2.

If you haven't got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch yet, now is a good time to buy one before we completely run out.

Either way, the place to do that is:

unchcrosswords.com
Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
unchcrosswords.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
crypticblah.bsky.social
You can't handle the rules!
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
crypticblah.bsky.social
I've long thought the profits of asylum hotels shouldn't be borne by the 'tax payer'. Why can't they be run by a housing association or a charity that ploughs any profit back into addressing 'legitimate concerns' about integration and maybe English lessons if that's such a problem.
zoejardiniere.bsky.social Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 16d
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.

Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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zoejardiniere.bsky.social
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.

Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
crypticblah.bsky.social
Working through in order with a lunchtime libation. Best clue so far is a right snorter!

Witty answer in middle of grid: 'French letters' (7) 🤣
A copy of Unch magazine with a pen and a glass of wine.
October 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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thevoidtlmb.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy
Flashling/Champie/other BSkyers: I can only read your posts/reply if you're Bridged. Takes 2 mins if you fancy: https://tlmb.net/blog/connecting-mastodon-and-bluesky-friends/
Extract from web page tlmb.net/bridge: Connecting Mastodon and Bluesky friends 15th August 2024 by TLMB So, you've given up on Twitter, and moved to Mastodon or Bluesky. But you have friends/followers on the other one, and keeping tabs on both networks is a bit of a chore. Wouldn't it be nice if you could only be on one, but keep up with all your friends? Good news! There’s this thing called Bridgy Fed which will let you do that, and it’s easy to use. (I didn’t make it, I'm just letting you know.) You don’t need to set up a new account, and no maintenance or cross-posting is required. Just switch it on and carry on as you were. BlueSky users: i. Make sure the option in BSky>Settings>Privacy & Security>Logged-out visibility ...is set to Off (unticked). ii. Search for and follow @ap.brid.gy (It will follow you back — if you are set to approve followers, accept its request.) iii. That's it (Well, maybe wait a few minutes for cogs to whirr) Now all your future Bluesky posts are still only on Bluesky, but can be seen via Mastodon*, so you can be followed by Mastodon users in their Mastodon app. (You can still block anyone if you want to.) If your Bluesky name is e.g. @myname.bsky.social , then you can be found in Mastodon as @myname.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy . (Yeah, okay, it’s a bit long, but they'll only have to find it once.) Mastodon users:...
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
crypticblah.bsky.social
#cryptic#clue

Perhaps Chancellor's cut back stopped by Bank of England? (6)

www.ft.com/content/bfe6...
Reeves vows to clear way for BoE rate cuts with cost of living pledge
Chancellor seeks to bear down on inflation as Treasury braces for latest figures on Wednesday
www.ft.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
crypticblah.bsky.social
Another nice one today;

Minute Cryptic - 22 October, 2025
"Private investigator losing 50 from roulette spin" (9)
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🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (44,050 solvers so far).
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Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
crypticblah.bsky.social
Opinions please crossword Bluesky;

I'm using 'A' (as the indefinite article) in plain sight in a clue, it comes before a def that begins with a vowel.

So what I need is WP + a = DEF for the cryptic, but WP an DEF for the surface.

Are 'a' and 'an' as interchangeable as 'one' and 'a' are?
October 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
crypticblah.bsky.social
Getting the hang of this;

I solved the daily Clues by Sam (Oct 21st 2025) in 02:45
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cluesbysam.com
Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who are criminals and who are innocent!
cluesbysam.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
crypticblah.bsky.social
Pathetic nonce's claim: Sadly one was titled originally (2,5)

A very EASY #CrypticClue

m.youtube.com/shorts/8SCuH...
How Prince Andrew Scoop 'sweat' scene compares to real Newsnight interview #shorts #tv #royalfamily
YouTube video by The Independent
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October 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
crypticblah.bsky.social
Love the nounal grind and lift and separate in that cryptic clue.
champierth.bsky.social Champie @champierth.bsky.social · 26d
Anything sensible would set alarm bells ringing.
October 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
crypticblah.bsky.social
Pilates of the Carribbean.

Probably a bit too obvious but sod it.

#ASongOrMovieForUsingYourBody
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
crypticblah.bsky.social
Essential reading.
October 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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aljwhite.bsky.social
I ❤️ Viz
A letter to viz on why we should be removing British objects from people’s rectums, not foreign ones
October 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
crypticblah.bsky.social
One I really enjoyed today. Very easy but also satisfying to solve. Hard doesn't always equal good.

Minute Cryptic - 12 October, 2025
"Antique rocking chair in empty attic" (7)
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🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (78,023 solvers so far).
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Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM