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Sample clues from my #cryptic #crossword in the current edition of the Big Issue
Amazon contractor features in a Canon ad (8)
Span of queen's travel blanket (6,3,5)
Anti-Palmer Liberal here? (10)
Owned by hunter if legal! (5)
Amazon contractor features in a Canon ad (8)
Span of queen's travel blanket (6,3,5)
Anti-Palmer Liberal here? (10)
Owned by hunter if legal! (5)
October 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Sample clues from my #cryptic #crossword in the current edition of the Big Issue
Amazon contractor features in a Canon ad (8)
Span of queen's travel blanket (6,3,5)
Anti-Palmer Liberal here? (10)
Owned by hunter if legal! (5)
Amazon contractor features in a Canon ad (8)
Span of queen's travel blanket (6,3,5)
Anti-Palmer Liberal here? (10)
Owned by hunter if legal! (5)
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Back with a #cryptic #crossword themed around The Impossible Quiz! (B/c who among us didn't rage at a Flash game in 2007...) @splapp-me-do.bsky.social
-There are four holes in this extremely goofy defence (7) -Below poor area by front of rectory is fantastic cross (7)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2762
-There are four holes in this extremely goofy defence (7) -Below poor area by front of rectory is fantastic cross (7)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2762
Cryptic crossword No 2,762 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,762 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Tug. Published Fri 10 Oct 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
mycrossword.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Back with a #cryptic #crossword themed around The Impossible Quiz! (B/c who among us didn't rage at a Flash game in 2007...) @splapp-me-do.bsky.social
-There are four holes in this extremely goofy defence (7) -Below poor area by front of rectory is fantastic cross (7)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2762
-There are four holes in this extremely goofy defence (7) -Below poor area by front of rectory is fantastic cross (7)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2762
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Gas within forming, taking edge off having climax (9)
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Addled Lion":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Addled Lion":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
ibendr.github.io
October 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Gas within forming, taking edge off having climax (9)
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Addled Lion":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Addled Lion":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
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Main cases involved people forgetting things (9)
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Larger Male":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
Also now available at MyCrossword...
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2732
So take your pick of interfaces!
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Larger Male":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
Also now available at MyCrossword...
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2732
So take your pick of interfaces!
September 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Main cases involved people forgetting things (9)
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Larger Male":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
Also now available at MyCrossword...
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2732
So take your pick of interfaces!
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Larger Male":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
Also now available at MyCrossword...
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2732
So take your pick of interfaces!
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I've decided to start sharing my #cryptic #crossword #puzzles on www.mycrossword.co.uk to reach a wider audience, and get more feedback (nowhere for comments on my site). But I shall refrain from dumping my entire archive of 480 puzzles on all at once. They'e here:
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/ar...
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/ar...
Ben's Cryptics
ibendr.github.io
September 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I've decided to start sharing my #cryptic #crossword #puzzles on www.mycrossword.co.uk to reach a wider audience, and get more feedback (nowhere for comments on my site). But I shall refrain from dumping my entire archive of 480 puzzles on all at once. They'e here:
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/ar...
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/ar...
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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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This is a fun and accessible #CrypticCrossword by X-Type, whcih has gone down well with commenters: puzzlesdata.telegraph.co.uk/pdf/puzzles/cryptic-crossword-1/cryptic-crossword-72729.pdf
Hints and explanations for clues, with slightly related cartoons and a flashmob: bigdave44.com/2025/09/08/d...
Hints and explanations for clues, with slightly related cartoons and a flashmob: bigdave44.com/2025/09/08/d...
September 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This is a fun and accessible #CrypticCrossword by X-Type, whcih has gone down well with commenters: puzzlesdata.telegraph.co.uk/pdf/puzzles/cryptic-crossword-1/cryptic-crossword-72729.pdf
Hints and explanations for clues, with slightly related cartoons and a flashmob: bigdave44.com/2025/09/08/d...
Hints and explanations for clues, with slightly related cartoons and a flashmob: bigdave44.com/2025/09/08/d...
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New Henri barred #cryptic #crossword puzzle-by-email just dropped, check your inbox 📨 to see if you remembered to sign up in time
September 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
New Henri barred #cryptic #crossword puzzle-by-email just dropped, check your inbox 📨 to see if you remembered to sign up in time
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September 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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New G #crossword blog: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/crossword-blog/2025/sep/01/crossword-editors-desk-what-happened-to-funny-adverts
Crossword editor’s desk: what happened to funny adverts?
A Genius puzzle recalls an age of amusing TV commercials
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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New PM puzzle on mycrossword.co.uk including:
Tinned potatoes one's bought from garage perhaps (6)
Every second letter replaced with an A (9)
Remains of French cheese in need of airing (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2675
Tinned potatoes one's bought from garage perhaps (6)
Every second letter replaced with an A (9)
Remains of French cheese in need of airing (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2675
Cryptic crossword No 2,675 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,675 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by PostMark. Published Fri 29 Aug 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
New PM puzzle on mycrossword.co.uk including:
Tinned potatoes one's bought from garage perhaps (6)
Every second letter replaced with an A (9)
Remains of French cheese in need of airing (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2675
Tinned potatoes one's bought from garage perhaps (6)
Every second letter replaced with an A (9)
Remains of French cheese in need of airing (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2675
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Travelling on Aeroflot ill-advised - it has many craft that shouldn't fly at all! (8)
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Cry Out Success!":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Cry Out Success!":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
August 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Travelling on Aeroflot ill-advised - it has many craft that shouldn't fly at all! (8)
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Cry Out Success!":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
From this week's new #cryptic #crossword #puzzle at Ben's Cryptics "Cry Out Success!":
ibendr.github.io/xwd/bendr/pu...
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Do any of you lot do cryptic crosswords?
I wrote one last night and I'd be delighted if folk wanted to have a stab at it and give me some feedback?
I just did it on paper, so I'll have to type it up but will send out to anyone who fancies a stab.
Feel free to RT or pass on to the CC fan you love
I wrote one last night and I'd be delighted if folk wanted to have a stab at it and give me some feedback?
I just did it on paper, so I'll have to type it up but will send out to anyone who fancies a stab.
Feel free to RT or pass on to the CC fan you love
August 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Do any of you lot do cryptic crosswords?
I wrote one last night and I'd be delighted if folk wanted to have a stab at it and give me some feedback?
I just did it on paper, so I'll have to type it up but will send out to anyone who fancies a stab.
Feel free to RT or pass on to the CC fan you love
I wrote one last night and I'd be delighted if folk wanted to have a stab at it and give me some feedback?
I just did it on paper, so I'll have to type it up but will send out to anyone who fancies a stab.
Feel free to RT or pass on to the CC fan you love
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Mini-Fez, welcoming new setter Phaedrus @rufushound.wtf to @mycrossword.co.uk
In audition, are you following American singer Wainwright? (5)
Reasonable making second hot dog? (5)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/107
In audition, are you following American singer Wainwright? (5)
Reasonable making second hot dog? (5)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/107
Mini crossword No 107 · MyCrossword
Solve Mini crossword No 107 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 8 clues by Fez. Published Thu 14 Aug 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Mini-Fez, welcoming new setter Phaedrus @rufushound.wtf to @mycrossword.co.uk
In audition, are you following American singer Wainwright? (5)
Reasonable making second hot dog? (5)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/107
In audition, are you following American singer Wainwright? (5)
Reasonable making second hot dog? (5)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/107
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I published a new #cryptic #crossword yesterday if anyone wants to have a go - feedback on it so far has been limited, but very positive!
Sample clue: Problems exiting Windows? (15) 💻😡
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2637
Sample clue: Problems exiting Windows? (15) 💻😡
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2637
Cryptic crossword No 2,637 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,637 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 27 clues by JeremysIron. Published Thu 14 Aug 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I published a new #cryptic #crossword yesterday if anyone wants to have a go - feedback on it so far has been limited, but very positive!
Sample clue: Problems exiting Windows? (15) 💻😡
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2637
Sample clue: Problems exiting Windows? (15) 💻😡
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2637
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Something new is brewing in crosswordland …
🚨 NEW #CRYPTIC #CROSSWORD MAGAZINE 🚨
Unch is launching soon - register here for updates: unchcrosswords.com
Please do tell your cryptic crossword friends, and share far & wide x
Unch is launching soon - register here for updates: unchcrosswords.com
Please do tell your cryptic crossword friends, and share far & wide x
a man in a suit sits at a desk with a phone
Alt: Dwight from the US Office pretending to be Stanley, holding a pen and a crossword
media.tenor.com
August 15, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Something new is brewing in crosswordland …
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if you enjoy cryptic crosswords today's minute cryptic was submitted by meeeeee
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
www.minutecryptic.com
August 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
if you enjoy cryptic crosswords today's minute cryptic was submitted by meeeeee
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I set today’s Telegraph Toughie
www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...
Run on dollar came after banks withdraw - this helps keep books in order (7)
Supply easel through us - stock ends here (14)
Looks himself up online - Ferguson upset about OnlyFans having removed content (8)
No spoilers, ta!
www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...
Run on dollar came after banks withdraw - this helps keep books in order (7)
Supply easel through us - stock ends here (14)
Looks himself up online - Ferguson upset about OnlyFans having removed content (8)
No spoilers, ta!
Telegraph Puzzles
Telegraph Puzzles - Play daily online games including crosswords, sudoku, kakuro, codewords, PlusWord and more
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I set today’s Telegraph Toughie
www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...
Run on dollar came after banks withdraw - this helps keep books in order (7)
Supply easel through us - stock ends here (14)
Looks himself up online - Ferguson upset about OnlyFans having removed content (8)
No spoilers, ta!
www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...
Run on dollar came after banks withdraw - this helps keep books in order (7)
Supply easel through us - stock ends here (14)
Looks himself up online - Ferguson upset about OnlyFans having removed content (8)
No spoilers, ta!
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August 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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August 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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I have never written a cryptic clue before. Here’s my first:
Impressive beginnings to jobs ending covered with sealant (8)
Impressive beginnings to jobs ending covered with sealant (8)
🏆 Clue contest No 32 🏆
Submit your best cryptic clue for MAJESTIC using the link below.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/32
Submit your best cryptic clue for MAJESTIC using the link below.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/32
Clue contest No 32 · MyCrossword
Clue contest No 32 hosted by Fez is now OPEN on MyCrossword. Submit your best cryptic clue for MAJESTIC. Published Fri 1 Aug 2025. Free to enter online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
August 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I have never written a cryptic clue before. Here’s my first:
Impressive beginnings to jobs ending covered with sealant (8)
Impressive beginnings to jobs ending covered with sealant (8)
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But there's no possessive link in "X and Y flip" leading to a reversal of XY. "X, Y and Z begin" describes what the *words* do in the answer (exactly like "flip" IMO) - it's not intended as a name for the initial letters themselves (like "X Y ans Z's heads" would be)
August 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
But there's no possessive link in "X and Y flip" leading to a reversal of XY. "X, Y and Z begin" describes what the *words* do in the answer (exactly like "flip" IMO) - it's not intended as a name for the initial letters themselves (like "X Y ans Z's heads" would be)
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What do people think of "Emperor grins and gladiators begin" for EGG? If "[fodder] flips" can indicate reversal, "[f1, f2 and f3] begin" seems a perfectly grammatical way to say each bit of fodder has its first letter written but no more
August 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
What do people think of "Emperor grins and gladiators begin" for EGG? If "[fodder] flips" can indicate reversal, "[f1, f2 and f3] begin" seems a perfectly grammatical way to say each bit of fodder has its first letter written but no more
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In-depth article about the cryptic crossword scene in India, focusing on the education system and extra-curricular competitions 🇮🇳
Vivek Singh, Indian Crossword League (IXL), World Cryptic Crossword Championship (WCCC), and more...
theprint.in/ground-repor...
Vivek Singh, Indian Crossword League (IXL), World Cryptic Crossword Championship (WCCC), and more...
theprint.in/ground-repor...
Bihar is the crossword capital of India. An ex-IAS officer has Olympic ambitions
The website crypticsingh.com has become a melting pot of crossword enthusiasts from across the world.
theprint.in
August 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In-depth article about the cryptic crossword scene in India, focusing on the education system and extra-curricular competitions 🇮🇳
Vivek Singh, Indian Crossword League (IXL), World Cryptic Crossword Championship (WCCC), and more...
theprint.in/ground-repor...
Vivek Singh, Indian Crossword League (IXL), World Cryptic Crossword Championship (WCCC), and more...
theprint.in/ground-repor...
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Very concise cryptic crossword: mycrossword.co.uk/mini/94
All clues 8 words or fewer (I allowed a little bit of wordiness in a couple of places).
Samples clues:
Launched and landed (4,3)
Sibling's alien outfit (7)
Gas planet (7)
All clues 8 words or fewer (I allowed a little bit of wordiness in a couple of places).
Samples clues:
Launched and landed (4,3)
Sibling's alien outfit (7)
Gas planet (7)
Mini crossword No 94 · MyCrossword
Solve Mini crossword No 94 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 11 clues by evilflea. Published Tue 5 Aug 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
mycrossword.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Very concise cryptic crossword: mycrossword.co.uk/mini/94
All clues 8 words or fewer (I allowed a little bit of wordiness in a couple of places).
Samples clues:
Launched and landed (4,3)
Sibling's alien outfit (7)
Gas planet (7)
All clues 8 words or fewer (I allowed a little bit of wordiness in a couple of places).
Samples clues:
Launched and landed (4,3)
Sibling's alien outfit (7)
Gas planet (7)