Dmitry Adamskiy
@michpunk.bsky.social
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cryptics, orienteering and allotment
cryptics, orienteering and allotment
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Dmitry Adamskiy
@michpunk.bsky.social
· Oct 27
Maybe I should put it out here now that this is an account on cryptics.
I review The Listener puzzles every week:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
New episodes released when solutions are published: Friday, 4pm, three weeks after the publication of the puzzle.
I review The Listener puzzles every week:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
New episodes released when solutions are published: Friday, 4pm, three weeks after the publication of the puzzle.
New Listener video is out. This one is very short, the puzzle is somewhat unfotunate in having its carbon (vinyl?) copy published half a year earlier...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXGh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXGh...
Listener Crossword 4904 "In Memoriam" by Phidias
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
New Listener video is out. This one is very short, the puzzle is somewhat unfotunate in having its carbon (vinyl?) copy published half a year earlier...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXGh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXGh...
From @derekharrison.bsky.social newsletter:
***
I noticed that he has figured in Anagram Genius with some very apt anagrams.
Mean old serpent
PM needs to learn
Molest and preen
Plot ensnared me
Don peer’s mantle
Repent sad lemon
Lean modern pest
Lamented person
etc.
***
***
I noticed that he has figured in Anagram Genius with some very apt anagrams.
Mean old serpent
PM needs to learn
Molest and preen
Plot ensnared me
Don peer’s mantle
Repent sad lemon
Lean modern pest
Lamented person
etc.
***
February 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM
From @derekharrison.bsky.social newsletter:
***
I noticed that he has figured in Anagram Genius with some very apt anagrams.
Mean old serpent
PM needs to learn
Molest and preen
Plot ensnared me
Don peer’s mantle
Repent sad lemon
Lean modern pest
Lamented person
etc.
***
***
I noticed that he has figured in Anagram Genius with some very apt anagrams.
Mean old serpent
PM needs to learn
Molest and preen
Plot ensnared me
Don peer’s mantle
Repent sad lemon
Lean modern pest
Lamented person
etc.
***
Also, Shackleton in the Listener!!!!
If you know, you know.
If you know, you know.
February 6, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Also, Shackleton in the Listener!!!!
If you know, you know.
If you know, you know.
Listener videos are back! First three puzzles of the year, including a rather brutal one from Mr Snaky (whose Magpie offering I'm yet to finish).
youtu.be/o1Kx1amPdyI?...
youtu.be/o1Kx1amPdyI?...
Listener Crosswords 4901-4903
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Listener videos are back! First three puzzles of the year, including a rather brutal one from Mr Snaky (whose Magpie offering I'm yet to finish).
youtu.be/o1Kx1amPdyI?...
youtu.be/o1Kx1amPdyI?...
Wow! One FIDE decision that we could all get behind!
🎙🎙 Isn’t this a dream commentary duo? Peter Svidler and Jan Gustafsson are bringing their insight, humour, and world-class analysis to the FIDE Candidates 2026.
Here’s what you need to know about the event:
🗓 Dates: March 29 – April 16, 2026
🌍 Location: Cap St Georges Hotel
Here’s what you need to know about the event:
🗓 Dates: March 29 – April 16, 2026
🌍 Location: Cap St Georges Hotel
January 31, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Wow! One FIDE decision that we could all get behind!
Look what has arrived!
(Also, the Listener videos will be back in two weeks, with the first one covering first the Listeners of 2026).
(Also, the Listener videos will be back in two weeks, with the first one covering first the Listeners of 2026).
January 24, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Look what has arrived!
(Also, the Listener videos will be back in two weeks, with the first one covering first the Listeners of 2026).
(Also, the Listener videos will be back in two weeks, with the first one covering first the Listeners of 2026).
No Listener video as I messed up the sound again, but I did enjoy the Snakes&Ladders one, easy and elegant.
Also, travelling now, so chances are the rest of 2025 Listeners will also not be covered. Normal service to be resumed soon.
Also, travelling now, so chances are the rest of 2025 Listeners will also not be covered. Normal service to be resumed soon.
January 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM
No Listener video as I messed up the sound again, but I did enjoy the Snakes&Ladders one, easy and elegant.
Also, travelling now, so chances are the rest of 2025 Listeners will also not be covered. Normal service to be resumed soon.
Also, travelling now, so chances are the rest of 2025 Listeners will also not be covered. Normal service to be resumed soon.
In case you happen to understand Russian, it is not too late to catch the last 1.5 days of @polborta.bsky.social providing commentary for World Rapid&Blitz Championships on LevitovChess. I'm of the firm opinion that life in general and chess in particular is better with Peter's commentary.
December 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In case you happen to understand Russian, it is not too late to catch the last 1.5 days of @polborta.bsky.social providing commentary for World Rapid&Blitz Championships on LevitovChess. I'm of the firm opinion that life in general and chess in particular is better with Peter's commentary.
Somewhat belatedly, the new Listener video is out:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5-f...
In which I spend half the time talking about something completely unrelated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5-f...
In which I spend half the time talking about something completely unrelated.
Listener Crossword 4897 "Rugby Line Compromise" by Mountain Ledges
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Somewhat belatedly, the new Listener video is out:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5-f...
In which I spend half the time talking about something completely unrelated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5-f...
In which I spend half the time talking about something completely unrelated.
Consistency for the festive week so far.
December 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Consistency for the festive week so far.
Listener Crossword 4896 "Pull" by Eclogue
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Numerical Listener week, so no video, but if you have missed this one, have a look, it's really my dream come true:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qR...
Chess GM's Cryptic Crossword Solve: Peter Svidler Solves With Simon!!
YouTube video by Cracking The Cryptic
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Numerical Listener week, so no video, but if you have missed this one, have a look, it's really my dream come true:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qR...
Well, we can cross this from the list now! Many thanks to Simon and @polborta.bsky.social and you should all go and watch this right now (as I am about to):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qR...
Christmas coming early and all that.
Better than Day 5 of the Ashes test.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qR...
Christmas coming early and all that.
Better than Day 5 of the Ashes test.
December 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Well, we can cross this from the list now! Many thanks to Simon and @polborta.bsky.social and you should all go and watch this right now (as I am about to):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qR...
Christmas coming early and all that.
Better than Day 5 of the Ashes test.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qR...
Christmas coming early and all that.
Better than Day 5 of the Ashes test.
Listener Crossword 4894 "Mounts" by Pointer
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
New Listener video is out. A lovely puzzle by Horntail, one half of whom is Michael Bennett (Shoehorn)!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNf...
Listener Crossword 4893 "Strike Back" by Horntail
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New Listener video is out. A lovely puzzle by Horntail, one half of whom is Michael Bennett (Shoehorn)!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNf...
We interrupt our regular programme to bring you the timely reminder that the man currently batting for Australia used to play for Sandwich Town.
November 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We interrupt our regular programme to bring you the timely reminder that the man currently batting for Australia used to play for Sandwich Town.
New Listener video is out. One of the more impressive uses of grid symmetry out there!
youtu.be/qijbeetn0bc?...
youtu.be/qijbeetn0bc?...
Listener 4892 "Tell Me What..." by Kea
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
New Listener video is out. One of the more impressive uses of grid symmetry out there!
youtu.be/qijbeetn0bc?...
youtu.be/qijbeetn0bc?...
Colin Thomas is a genius. In The Observer today.
November 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Colin Thomas is a genius. In The Observer today.
The new Listener video is out, but there are sound problems for the first few minutes of it. I should have re-recorded it, but didn't have time :(
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIT...
Listener Crossword 4891 "Going Round in 3s"
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The new Listener video is out, but there are sound problems for the first few minutes of it. I should have re-recorded it, but didn't have time :(
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyIT...
Just done @henriwords.com puzzle in Unch, and it's wonderful. I don't do a lot of these types of puzzles where some entry is central and a lot of clues reference it. Times never publishes those and I rarely venture into Guardian (often too non-Ximenean). Is there a name for them? Semi-thematics?
November 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Just done @henriwords.com puzzle in Unch, and it's wonderful. I don't do a lot of these types of puzzles where some entry is central and a lot of clues reference it. Times never publishes those and I rarely venture into Guardian (often too non-Ximenean). Is there a name for them? Semi-thematics?
New Listener video is out! Second puzzle of the year by Hawk (whose first one is still my favourite Listener of 2025).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=znPZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=znPZ...
Listener Crossword 4890 "Naked Attraction" by Hawk
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
New Listener video is out! Second puzzle of the year by Hawk (whose first one is still my favourite Listener of 2025).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=znPZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=znPZ...
Farage regularly perceived to possess face of one? (4)
is a brilliant &lit!
is a brilliant &lit!
New Blancheflower. Possible earworm consequences.
Good boots to wear in London Marathon (4)
Farage regularly perceived to possess face of one? (4)
Top Geordie comprehensive reportedly, pet (10)
On groovy guy Raider's bumper @mycrossword.co.uk
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2828
Good boots to wear in London Marathon (4)
Farage regularly perceived to possess face of one? (4)
Top Geordie comprehensive reportedly, pet (10)
On groovy guy Raider's bumper @mycrossword.co.uk
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2828
Cryptic crossword No 2,828 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,828 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 36 clues by Fez. Published Thu 6 Nov 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Farage regularly perceived to possess face of one? (4)
is a brilliant &lit!
is a brilliant &lit!
Our local towns keep popping up in The Times cryptics. Now it is Ramsgate s turn:
A-list celeb from Ramsgate, unusually (8)
A-list celeb from Ramsgate, unusually (8)
November 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Our local towns keep popping up in The Times cryptics. Now it is Ramsgate s turn:
A-list celeb from Ramsgate, unusually (8)
A-list celeb from Ramsgate, unusually (8)
Decided to make public some videos about my favourite puzzles from years back. Here's a mini-playlist on the best Listeners of 2021:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
And here's one of my favourite Magpie puzzles of all time:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3oh...
Some of my opinions shifted since then!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
And here's one of my favourite Magpie puzzles of all time:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3oh...
Some of my opinions shifted since then!
Magpie 240 -- On a Roll
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Decided to make public some videos about my favourite puzzles from years back. Here's a mini-playlist on the best Listeners of 2021:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
And here's one of my favourite Magpie puzzles of all time:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3oh...
Some of my opinions shifted since then!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
And here's one of my favourite Magpie puzzles of all time:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3oh...
Some of my opinions shifted since then!
The new Listener video is out! One of the harder ones of this brilliant year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wptT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wptT...
Listener Crossword 4889 "CE" by Mozart
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The new Listener video is out! One of the harder ones of this brilliant year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wptT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wptT...