Dan Davison
@danjdavison.bsky.social
Teacher. Books, poetry, theatre & I’m learning to set cryptic crosswords
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A - hopefully - fairly accessible PM just published on mycrossword.co.uk
Samples:
City hub, ringed with development (9)
Henri's water supplied by taps at his home? (7)
Female prop tackled by masculine types (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2638
Samples:
City hub, ringed with development (9)
Henri's water supplied by taps at his home? (7)
Female prop tackled by masculine types (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2638
Cryptic crossword No 2,638 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,638 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 31 clues by PostMark. Published Fri 15 Aug 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent.
Sample clue:
What’s close to eight, closer to nine, and closer to eleven too? (3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
What’s close to eight, closer to nine, and closer to eleven too? (3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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.
puzzles.independent.co.uk
August 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent.
Sample clue:
What’s close to eight, closer to nine, and closer to eleven too? (3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
What’s close to eight, closer to nine, and closer to eleven too? (3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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🥁🥁🥁 Coming Soon — a brand new cryptic crossword magazine we’re calling Unch. Interested? Sign up for email updates at unchcrosswords.com to find out more. And we’d love it if you could repost this to your own followers 👍
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unchcrosswords.com
July 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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360 minutes of knockout football in this tournament. England have been in the lead for 1 minute. #Champions
July 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
360 minutes of knockout football in this tournament. England have been in the lead for 1 minute. #Champions
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Anagrams, Reversals, Alternate letters and Dropping letters today…
Eagle in out-of-control descent (7)
Short, fat professor on the board? (4)
Dropping the odds at sign of jovial Meat Loaf cover? (7)
#cryptic #crossword #guardian #quick
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
Eagle in out-of-control descent (7)
Short, fat professor on the board? (4)
Dropping the odds at sign of jovial Meat Loaf cover? (7)
#cryptic #crossword #guardian #quick
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
Quick cryptic crossword No 69
Quick cryptic crossword No 69
www.theguardian.com
July 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Anagrams, Reversals, Alternate letters and Dropping letters today…
Eagle in out-of-control descent (7)
Short, fat professor on the board? (4)
Dropping the odds at sign of jovial Meat Loaf cover? (7)
#cryptic #crossword #guardian #quick
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
Eagle in out-of-control descent (7)
Short, fat professor on the board? (4)
Dropping the odds at sign of jovial Meat Loaf cover? (7)
#cryptic #crossword #guardian #quick
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
Pitch-perfect quiptic - great introduction to cryptic crosswords… recommended!
Apropos of very little, I thought I’d try my hand at a Quiptic. Interested to see what folk think.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/273
Thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#crossword #nottootricky
www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/273
Thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#crossword #nottootricky
Quick crossword No 273 · MyCrossword
Solve Quick crossword No 273 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 28 clues by Coot. Published Sat 26 Jul 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
July 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Pitch-perfect quiptic - great introduction to cryptic crosswords… recommended!
Made a little crossword to experiment with the new mini-grids on Raider’s superb @mycrossword.co.uk and have thrown in some of one-word clues, in a playful response to @henriwords.com’s latest trend-setting. Hope it’s fun and just about fair.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/74
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/74
Mini crossword No 74 · MyCrossword
Solve Mini crossword No 74 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 6 clues by Guava. Published Thu 24 Jul 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Made a little crossword to experiment with the new mini-grids on Raider’s superb @mycrossword.co.uk and have thrown in some of one-word clues, in a playful response to @henriwords.com’s latest trend-setting. Hope it’s fun and just about fair.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/74
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/74
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🏆 Clue contest No 31 🏆
Submit your best cryptic clue for WINTER using the link below.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/31
Submit your best cryptic clue for WINTER using the link below.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/31
Clue contest No 31 · MyCrossword
Clue contest No 31 hosted by EssBee is now OPEN on MyCrossword. Submit your best cryptic clue for WINTER. Published Tue 1 Jul 2025. Free to enter online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🏆 Clue contest No 31 🏆
Submit your best cryptic clue for WINTER using the link below.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/31
Submit your best cryptic clue for WINTER using the link below.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/31
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I set today’s puzzle in the Independent, featuring:
He thought he was mad, asserted leader of council (9)
Check statement of one chasing after lecturer (5)
Lubed up Greek scored no problem (4)
#cryptic #crossword
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
He thought he was mad, asserted leader of council (9)
Check statement of one chasing after lecturer (5)
Lubed up Greek scored no problem (4)
#cryptic #crossword
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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.
puzzles.independent.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I set today’s puzzle in the Independent, featuring:
He thought he was mad, asserted leader of council (9)
Check statement of one chasing after lecturer (5)
Lubed up Greek scored no problem (4)
#cryptic #crossword
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
He thought he was mad, asserted leader of council (9)
Check statement of one chasing after lecturer (5)
Lubed up Greek scored no problem (4)
#cryptic #crossword
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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I set today’s cryptic crossword for the Independent.
Sample clue:
The tips of leaves and branches are blended for infusion (6,3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
The tips of leaves and branches are blended for infusion (6,3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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.
puzzles.independent.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I set today’s cryptic crossword for the Independent.
Sample clue:
The tips of leaves and branches are blended for infusion (6,3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
The tips of leaves and branches are blended for infusion (6,3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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Wish you could search through every clue you've ever written on MyCrossword? Now you can…
www.mycrossword.co.uk/clues
CC @petermoorefuller.bsky.social
www.mycrossword.co.uk/clues
CC @petermoorefuller.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Wish you could search through every clue you've ever written on MyCrossword? Now you can…
www.mycrossword.co.uk/clues
CC @petermoorefuller.bsky.social
www.mycrossword.co.uk/clues
CC @petermoorefuller.bsky.social
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I set today’s cryptic crossword for @the-independent.com
Sample clue:
Socks and pants abandoned by the side of river (5)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
Socks and pants abandoned by the side of river (5)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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.
puzzles.independent.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I set today’s cryptic crossword for @the-independent.com
Sample clue:
Socks and pants abandoned by the side of river (5)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
Socks and pants abandoned by the side of river (5)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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I had huge fun joining Martin on this solve. Not sure whether I added to or subtracted from the overall quality of the stream but we laughed a lot so I think we had fun. A very polished solve. Thanks for the opportunity @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I had huge fun joining Martin on this solve. Not sure whether I added to or subtracted from the overall quality of the stream but we laughed a lot so I think we had fun. A very polished solve. Thanks for the opportunity @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social
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Methuselah on a Monday with a weird looking grid... What fresh hell is this? puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
May 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Methuselah on a Monday with a weird looking grid... What fresh hell is this? puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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Chuffed+ to Indy debut as Magus @ puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent. NODS to Amoeba, Coot & Twm with special thanks to @eimi-indy.bsky.social for boldly putting the lie (the heartless rejection bit) to my 1a.
Compiler’s heartless boss rejected rubbish enclosure (9)
Compiler’s heartless boss rejected rubbish enclosure (9)
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.
puzzles.independent.co.uk
May 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Chuffed+ to Indy debut as Magus @ puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent. NODS to Amoeba, Coot & Twm with special thanks to @eimi-indy.bsky.social for boldly putting the lie (the heartless rejection bit) to my 1a.
Compiler’s heartless boss rejected rubbish enclosure (9)
Compiler’s heartless boss rejected rubbish enclosure (9)
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I set today’s cryptic crossword for @financialtimes.com
Sample clue:
Polyester dayglo trousers a thing of the past (9)
Solve it FOR FREE…
- by printing it off at ft.com/crossword
- or solve the interactive version at ft.com/crosswordapp
Sample clue:
Polyester dayglo trousers a thing of the past (9)
Solve it FOR FREE…
- by printing it off at ft.com/crossword
- or solve the interactive version at ft.com/crosswordapp
FT
The latest UK and international business, finance, economic and political news, comment and analysis from the Financial Times optimised for your device on app.ft.com.
ft.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:29 AM
I set today’s cryptic crossword for @financialtimes.com
Sample clue:
Polyester dayglo trousers a thing of the past (9)
Solve it FOR FREE…
- by printing it off at ft.com/crossword
- or solve the interactive version at ft.com/crosswordapp
Sample clue:
Polyester dayglo trousers a thing of the past (9)
Solve it FOR FREE…
- by printing it off at ft.com/crossword
- or solve the interactive version at ft.com/crosswordapp
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I ran out of time to do a centenary crossword, but I couldn't have improved on this clue from my colleague Filbert anyway:
Woolf’s title, everything over with inside 24 hours (3,8)
Woolf’s title, everything over with inside 24 hours (3,8)
May 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I ran out of time to do a centenary crossword, but I couldn't have improved on this clue from my colleague Filbert anyway:
Woolf’s title, everything over with inside 24 hours (3,8)
Woolf’s title, everything over with inside 24 hours (3,8)
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I've put together a sometimes opinionated list of tips for setting cryptic crosswords. Hopefully it's useful. I certainly found it useful to try to put some of my setting instincts into words. charliemethven.com/tips
Charlie Methven - Tips for setting cryptics
charliemethven.com
May 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I've put together a sometimes opinionated list of tips for setting cryptic crosswords. Hopefully it's useful. I certainly found it useful to try to put some of my setting instincts into words. charliemethven.com/tips
With my English teacher’s hat on, just wanted to thank Quirister who blogged this puzzle on 225 for their mention of ‘The Macbeth Murder Mystery’ by James Thurber. As someone who also teaches the Crime genre for the AQA lit B, this story hit the spot perfectly!
www.fifteensquared.net/2025/05/06/i...
www.fifteensquared.net/2025/05/06/i...
May 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
With my English teacher’s hat on, just wanted to thank Quirister who blogged this puzzle on 225 for their mention of ‘The Macbeth Murder Mystery’ by James Thurber. As someone who also teaches the Crime genre for the AQA lit B, this story hit the spot perfectly!
www.fifteensquared.net/2025/05/06/i...
www.fifteensquared.net/2025/05/06/i...
In prophetic cryptic news, I had this clue in February 2024 on @raidercrossword.bsky.social wonderful www.mycrossword.co.uk
Meeting to elect Pope Leo essentially superseding business in Vatican City? (7)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1615...
Meeting to elect Pope Leo essentially superseding business in Vatican City? (7)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1615...
Home
Made for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, MyCrossword is a free platform for creating and publishing your own puzzles.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
In prophetic cryptic news, I had this clue in February 2024 on @raidercrossword.bsky.social wonderful www.mycrossword.co.uk
Meeting to elect Pope Leo essentially superseding business in Vatican City? (7)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1615...
Meeting to elect Pope Leo essentially superseding business in Vatican City? (7)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1615...
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FAO aspiring and emerging #crossword compilers! There's one fully funded place available on November's online Masterclass led by @boatmancryptics.co.uk. Applications particularly welcome from groups currently underrepresented in crosswords... boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-ma...
Crossword Masterclasses
Visit the post for more.
boatmancryptics.co.uk
May 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
FAO aspiring and emerging #crossword compilers! There's one fully funded place available on November's online Masterclass led by @boatmancryptics.co.uk. Applications particularly welcome from groups currently underrepresented in crosswords... boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-ma...
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Thank you Sitter
This one's for @flashling.bsky.social
Serving frothy beer at Suffolk pub (3,5,4) #cryptic #crossword #crosswordclue
Serving frothy beer at Suffolk pub (3,5,4) #cryptic #crossword #crosswordclue
May 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thank you Sitter
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The notorious David Astle @dontattempt.bsky.social makes his debut on minutecryptic.com today!
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
minutecryptic.com
April 20, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The notorious David Astle @dontattempt.bsky.social makes his debut on minutecryptic.com today!
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I set today’s Independent cryptic crossword, free to play here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Veteran Ernie Els can hope to play with son (7,9)
Top of wardrobe rank, getting Pledge (7)
‘Lark Ascending’, touching and soft, endlessly wonderful (5)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Veteran Ernie Els can hope to play with son (7,9)
Top of wardrobe rank, getting Pledge (7)
‘Lark Ascending’, touching and soft, endlessly wonderful (5)
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.
puzzles.independent.co.uk
April 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I set today’s Independent cryptic crossword, free to play here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Veteran Ernie Els can hope to play with son (7,9)
Top of wardrobe rank, getting Pledge (7)
‘Lark Ascending’, touching and soft, endlessly wonderful (5)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Veteran Ernie Els can hope to play with son (7,9)
Top of wardrobe rank, getting Pledge (7)
‘Lark Ascending’, touching and soft, endlessly wonderful (5)