juff
@juffowup.bsky.social
I make cryptic crosswords at juffscryptics.blogspot.com
And stream them at
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
(Not the ones I make. I stream other ones.)
And stream them at
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
(Not the ones I make. I stream other ones.)
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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...
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...
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
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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...
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...
We made a puzzle on stream!
juffscryptics.blogspot.com/2025/11/them...
juffscryptics.blogspot.com/2025/11/them...
Thematic Foursome 11/8/2025
Hi! I still have a blog! I haven't been here much; if you missed my last couple posts, I've been putting most of my crosswording effort int...
juffscryptics.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
We made a puzzle on stream!
juffscryptics.blogspot.com/2025/11/them...
juffscryptics.blogspot.com/2025/11/them...
Continuing to make this cryptic ...
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
juffo__wup - Twitch
Cryptic construction - a thematic four-some.
twitch.tv
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Continuing to make this cryptic ...
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
Gonna make a cryptic on stream. Maybe.
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Gonna make a cryptic on stream. Maybe.
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
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good night, sweet prince (still there)
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
good night, sweet prince (still there)
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It's too long for Bluesky & I refuse to compromise. So here's a screenshot with the words in the alt-text.
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It's too long for Bluesky & I refuse to compromise. So here's a screenshot with the words in the alt-text.
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It's like a bunch RFK Jr.s are loose.
October 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
It's like a bunch RFK Jr.s are loose.
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I know I posted this on Twitter ages ago, but I came across it again last night and thought some may not have seen it yet.
(From the Not the Nine O'Clock News spin-off book, 1980.)
(From the Not the Nine O'Clock News spin-off book, 1980.)
October 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I know I posted this on Twitter ages ago, but I came across it again last night and thought some may not have seen it yet.
(From the Not the Nine O'Clock News spin-off book, 1980.)
(From the Not the Nine O'Clock News spin-off book, 1980.)
If I am less than 1/3 of the way through cluing a grid, it is COMPLETELY unreasonable for the world to expect me to complete any other tasks this is SO urgent.
When I have <3 clues left to do I MUST mop the bathroom it is so gross in there and then I really haven't gone for a walk in too long.
When I have <3 clues left to do I MUST mop the bathroom it is so gross in there and then I really haven't gone for a walk in too long.
October 26, 2025 at 6:07 AM
If I am less than 1/3 of the way through cluing a grid, it is COMPLETELY unreasonable for the world to expect me to complete any other tasks this is SO urgent.
When I have <3 clues left to do I MUST mop the bathroom it is so gross in there and then I really haven't gone for a walk in too long.
When I have <3 clues left to do I MUST mop the bathroom it is so gross in there and then I really haven't gone for a walk in too long.
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Brilliant and powerful.
Why Trump would be perfect for an honorary U-M doctoral degree
Awarding Trump an honorary doctoral degree would be an opportunity to recognize the long way the University has walked in less than two years. U-M juniors may still remember times when the campus code...
www.michigandaily.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Brilliant and powerful.
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Enjoy!
Today's puzzle is an 11x11 offering from Lil AVCX editor Jess Shulman (@jessshulman.bsky.social), entitled "On Your Merry Way". We think it'll have you leaping for joy with its cozy vibes!
![Crossword puzzle with 6-Down highlighted: [High tech device for a snowboarder?]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4yky6m7w7bd4kinepwyqjg5v/bafkreihmkadhwdimqzikrz6sqjxdf7fp3g2otgztosj5piuqnwrcublccm@jpeg)
October 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Enjoy!
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Reminder that my cryptic crossword solving stream is now twice a week (so I don't feel pressured to stay up as late). Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM Eastern on twitch.tv/thatcrypticguy, focusing mostly on discussion of US-style grids both indie and not; recommendations always welcome!
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
October 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Reminder that my cryptic crossword solving stream is now twice a week (so I don't feel pressured to stay up as late). Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM Eastern on twitch.tv/thatcrypticguy, focusing mostly on discussion of US-style grids both indie and not; recommendations always welcome!
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My Pathfinder Quest Co-Designer @joeadultman.bsky.social and I sat down and talked about the game with Ryan over at @knowdirection.bsky.social! Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK6b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK6b...
Pathfinder Quest with Jason Bulmahn and Joe Pasini
YouTube video by Know Direction Podcast Network
www.youtube.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
My Pathfinder Quest Co-Designer @joeadultman.bsky.social and I sat down and talked about the game with Ryan over at @knowdirection.bsky.social! Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK6b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK6b...
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We've got a new puzzle and some new slang: therackenfracker.com/sixes-and-se...
Sixes and Sevens
Middle schoolers are going nuts right now.
therackenfracker.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We've got a new puzzle and some new slang: therackenfracker.com/sixes-and-se...
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I've just published the 300th cryptic crossword on my blog, Keynesian Cryptics, and it's a 23x23 jumbo in a shape I've tried before—let's see if I've improved at filling!
keynesiancryptics.blogspot.com/2025/09/300-...
mycrossword.co.uk/jumbo/18
keynesiancryptics.blogspot.com/2025/09/300-...
mycrossword.co.uk/jumbo/18
#300: Foreign Exchange
Hi all! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 It's Grid #300! To celebrate, I have a jumbo-sized 23x23 grid for you—good luck! ( squares.io , parses ) Many thanks to Juf...
keynesiancryptics.blogspot.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I've just published the 300th cryptic crossword on my blog, Keynesian Cryptics, and it's a 23x23 jumbo in a shape I've tried before—let's see if I've improved at filling!
keynesiancryptics.blogspot.com/2025/09/300-...
mycrossword.co.uk/jumbo/18
keynesiancryptics.blogspot.com/2025/09/300-...
mycrossword.co.uk/jumbo/18
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I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #4, 12136, Mon 1st Sep 25)
10a: Way in which we're sure to have an impact? (9,6)
16d: Huge monster returning? No thanks, I've left! (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
10a: Way in which we're sure to have an impact? (9,6)
16d: Huge monster returning? No thanks, I've left! (9)
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
August 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #4, 12136, Mon 1st Sep 25)
10a: Way in which we're sure to have an impact? (9,6)
16d: Huge monster returning? No thanks, I've left! (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
10a: Way in which we're sure to have an impact? (9,6)
16d: Huge monster returning? No thanks, I've left! (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Happy to have another puzzle in the Browser today, edited as always by @danfeyer.bsky.social.
thebrowser.com/crossword/
thebrowser.com/crossword/
The Browser
A weekly cryptic edited by Dan Feyer
thebrowser.com
August 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Happy to have another puzzle in the Browser today, edited as always by @danfeyer.bsky.social.
thebrowser.com/crossword/
thebrowser.com/crossword/
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After Brexit, eunuch solved cryptic crosswords (4)
🥁🥁🥁 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 👍
Unch Crosswords
Unch Crossword Magazine
unchcrosswords.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
After Brexit, eunuch solved cryptic crosswords (4)
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restaurants are a scam. most restaurants secretly have a kitchen in the back that you’re not allowed to see where they prepare all the food
August 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
restaurants are a scam. most restaurants secretly have a kitchen in the back that you’re not allowed to see where they prepare all the food
Delighted to be back in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend with a variety cryptic @jessshulman.bsky.social and I made!
www.wsj.com/articles/box...
www.wsj.com/articles/box...
Boxes (Saturday Cryptic Puzzle, August 23)
Boxes (Saturday Cryptic Puzzle, August 23)
www.wsj.com
August 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Delighted to be back in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend with a variety cryptic @jessshulman.bsky.social and I made!
www.wsj.com/articles/box...
www.wsj.com/articles/box...
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Punk in the Indy today is worth a look - lots of fun clues.
August 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Punk in the Indy today is worth a look - lots of fun clues.
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the scenario we all feared
August 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
the scenario we all feared
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Highly recommended! >>
Gnomon's second full issue is out now to subscribers, with four new variety cryptics!
www.gnomoncryptics.com
Puzzles from @longyfan.bsky.social (Roland Ingram), @henriwords.com (Rob Townsend), @juffowup.bsky.social (Andy Yingst), and Roger Wolff!
www.gnomoncryptics.com
Puzzles from @longyfan.bsky.social (Roland Ingram), @henriwords.com (Rob Townsend), @juffowup.bsky.social (Andy Yingst), and Roger Wolff!
The Gnomon
Variety cryptic crosswords
www.gnomoncryptics.com
August 2, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Highly recommended! >>