William Snow
@willsnow8.bsky.social
Cryptic crossword enthusiast, setting as Bluebird (Independent), Solomon (FT) and Conto (elsewhere)
Is there anyone out there with access to the Oxford English Dictionary who’s happy for me to DM them a question?
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Is there anyone out there with access to the Oxford English Dictionary who’s happy for me to DM them a question?
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I set today's Independent puzzle - but I won't make a song and dance about it.
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
December 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I set today's Independent puzzle - but I won't make a song and dance about it.
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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Another great bunch of crosswords to choose from on MyCrossword this week, delighted to have a chance to stream new cryptics by @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social and @liari.bsky.social! Join us at 12 GMT! #crypticSunday
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November 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Another great bunch of crosswords to choose from on MyCrossword this week, delighted to have a chance to stream new cryptics by @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social and @liari.bsky.social! Join us at 12 GMT! #crypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
I’m currently in the waiting room of the radiography department of Queen Margaret University in Dunfermline. (My daughter’s injured her foot.) As always with the NHS I am moved by the care we’re receiving from wonderful people…
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I’m currently in the waiting room of the radiography department of Queen Margaret University in Dunfermline. (My daughter’s injured her foot.) As always with the NHS I am moved by the care we’re receiving from wonderful people…
You should do today’s Times cryptic.
And then you should do today’s Financial Times cryptic. Including:
Giant bird with many wings taking flight (5)
Solve it FOR FREE …
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- printing it out at ft.com/crossword
And then you should do today’s Financial Times cryptic. Including:
Giant bird with many wings taking flight (5)
Solve it FOR FREE …
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- printing it out at ft.com/crossword
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
You should do today’s Times cryptic.
And then you should do today’s Financial Times cryptic. Including:
Giant bird with many wings taking flight (5)
Solve it FOR FREE …
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- printing it out at ft.com/crossword
And then you should do today’s Financial Times cryptic. Including:
Giant bird with many wings taking flight (5)
Solve it FOR FREE …
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- printing it out at ft.com/crossword
An experiment … mycrossword.co.uk/mini/175
Mini crossword No 175 · MyCrossword
Solve Mini crossword No 175 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 12 clues by Conto. Published Mon 24 Nov 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
mycrossword.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
An experiment … mycrossword.co.uk/mini/175
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I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including:
Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3)
Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7)
Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3)
Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7)
Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4)
Solve for free here: 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.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including:
Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3)
Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7)
Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3)
Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7)
Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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New crosswords by Coot and Prak await us on today's #CrypticSunday stream, so we're likely to need some help! Join us at 12!
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
CrypticSunday - Twitch
Hello we are Matt and Rachel.We stream cryptic crosswords almost every Sunday at 12pm UK time.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
New crosswords by Coot and Prak await us on today's #CrypticSunday stream, so we're likely to need some help! Join us at 12!
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
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Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
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November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Back in the Indy as Magus. I’m thrilled – others less so!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Celebrity failing to finish Iron Man? (4)
Past 007 George Lazenby finally splits (6)
Spooner’s favourite source of protein is seeds (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Celebrity failing to finish Iron Man? (4)
Past 007 George Lazenby finally splits (6)
Spooner’s favourite source of protein is seeds (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.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Back in the Indy as Magus. I’m thrilled – others less so!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Celebrity failing to finish Iron Man? (4)
Past 007 George Lazenby finally splits (6)
Spooner’s favourite source of protein is seeds (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Celebrity failing to finish Iron Man? (4)
Past 007 George Lazenby finally splits (6)
Spooner’s favourite source of protein is seeds (9)
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If you enjoy listening to two tired middle-aged people struggling to solve crosswords while eating biscuits, please come along at 12 noon and help us with cryptics by Cheeseman and Baldur! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
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November 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
If you enjoy listening to two tired middle-aged people struggling to solve crosswords while eating biscuits, please come along at 12 noon and help us with cryptics by Cheeseman and Baldur! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
The first Bluebird puzzle is in today’s copy of the i! I’m off to the newsagent…
November 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The first Bluebird puzzle is in today’s copy of the i! I’m off to the newsagent…
The amounts Trump sues for are eerily reminiscent of Dr Evil.
November 15, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The amounts Trump sues for are eerily reminiscent of Dr Evil.
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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...
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Sega's hedgehog holds variable speed for many players (9)
It's always a pleasure to be back in The Independent #cryptic #crossword. I hope it brightens your day!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
It's always a pleasure to be back in The Independent #cryptic #crossword. I hope it brightens your day!
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 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Sega's hedgehog holds variable speed for many players (9)
It's always a pleasure to be back in The Independent #cryptic #crossword. I hope it brightens your day!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
It's always a pleasure to be back in The Independent #cryptic #crossword. I hope it brightens your day!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent, to celebrate a golden anniversary. The sins are all mine…
Singer and model coming back with German opening track (5,5)
Animals record released 50 years ago (6)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Singer and model coming back with German opening track (5,5)
Animals record released 50 years ago (6)
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 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent, to celebrate a golden anniversary. The sins are all mine…
Singer and model coming back with German opening track (5,5)
Animals record released 50 years ago (6)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Singer and model coming back with German opening track (5,5)
Animals record released 50 years ago (6)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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We're spoilt for choice on MyCrossword this week! Have picked two cryptics to stream from setters we haven't attempted in a while: Fez (as Blancheflower) @cranberryfez.bsky.social and Longyfan @longyfan.bsky.social. Join us at 12 noon GMT! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
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Twitch is the world
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November 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We're spoilt for choice on MyCrossword this week! Have picked two cryptics to stream from setters we haven't attempted in a while: Fez (as Blancheflower) @cranberryfez.bsky.social and Longyfan @longyfan.bsky.social. Join us at 12 noon GMT! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
Sample clue from my cryptic crossword in today’s FT:
Location of industrial strikes within Catalan village (5)
You can solve this puzzle FOR FREE:
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- by printing it out at ft.com/crossword
Location of industrial strikes within Catalan village (5)
You can solve this puzzle FOR FREE:
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- by printing it out at ft.com/crossword
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Sample clue from my cryptic crossword in today’s FT:
Location of industrial strikes within Catalan village (5)
You can solve this puzzle FOR FREE:
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- by printing it out at ft.com/crossword
Location of industrial strikes within Catalan village (5)
You can solve this puzzle FOR FREE:
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- by printing it out at ft.com/crossword
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I set 2 crosswords today. The Indy:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Clues include:
Everlasting Love - hit single over in America - Carl finally makes it(7)
Flush loo - handle occasionally stays down (have wiped) (6)
Make out with Diane regularly seeking penetration (7)
No spoilers, ta!
&…
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Clues include:
Everlasting Love - hit single over in America - Carl finally makes it(7)
Flush loo - handle occasionally stays down (have wiped) (6)
Make out with Diane regularly seeking penetration (7)
No spoilers, ta!
&…
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I set 2 crosswords today. The Indy:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Clues include:
Everlasting Love - hit single over in America - Carl finally makes it(7)
Flush loo - handle occasionally stays down (have wiped) (6)
Make out with Diane regularly seeking penetration (7)
No spoilers, ta!
&…
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Clues include:
Everlasting Love - hit single over in America - Carl finally makes it(7)
Flush loo - handle occasionally stays down (have wiped) (6)
Make out with Diane regularly seeking penetration (7)
No spoilers, ta!
&…
It’s me in the Independent today.
Sample clue:
Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5)
You can solve this cryptic crossword FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5)
You can solve this cryptic crossword 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.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
It’s me in the Independent today.
Sample clue:
Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5)
You can solve this cryptic crossword FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5)
You can solve this cryptic crossword FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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I set today’s cryptic crossword in The Independent, free to solve online here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Heading off, get syrup (3)
'Misty' not covered by chamber musician (7)
Wild fellow managed revolutionary sex clubs (7)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Heading off, get syrup (3)
'Misty' not covered by chamber musician (7)
Wild fellow managed revolutionary sex clubs (7)
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 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I set today’s cryptic crossword in The Independent, free to solve online here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Heading off, get syrup (3)
'Misty' not covered by chamber musician (7)
Wild fellow managed revolutionary sex clubs (7)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Heading off, get syrup (3)
'Misty' not covered by chamber musician (7)
Wild fellow managed revolutionary sex clubs (7)
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ADAM AND EVE (Anagrammed Lines)
Adam and Eve in God's garden:
So ragged and damned naïve.
Gave a song, minded an adder,
and envisaged Armageddon.
(Dogma and sin ravaged Eden
and God — and gave Man desire.)
Adam and Eve in God's garden:
So ragged and damned naïve.
Gave a song, minded an adder,
and envisaged Armageddon.
(Dogma and sin ravaged Eden
and God — and gave Man desire.)
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
ADAM AND EVE (Anagrammed Lines)
Adam and Eve in God's garden:
So ragged and damned naïve.
Gave a song, minded an adder,
and envisaged Armageddon.
(Dogma and sin ravaged Eden
and God — and gave Man desire.)
Adam and Eve in God's garden:
So ragged and damned naïve.
Gave a song, minded an adder,
and envisaged Armageddon.
(Dogma and sin ravaged Eden
and God — and gave Man desire.)
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Streaming crosswords in a couple of hours, join us at 12 noon GMT to help solve new cryptics by Skirwingle @skirwingle.bsky.social and LeoNessie @joeleisen.bsky.social!
#CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
#CrypticSunday
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Twitch
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November 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Streaming crosswords in a couple of hours, join us at 12 noon GMT to help solve new cryptics by Skirwingle @skirwingle.bsky.social and LeoNessie @joeleisen.bsky.social!
#CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
#CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
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I set the cryptic crossword in this weekend's edition of the @financialtimes.com.
Sample clue: Buy croquetas freshly cooked when touring northern part of Spain (6,7)
Sample clue: Buy croquetas freshly cooked when touring northern part of Spain (6,7)
November 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I set the cryptic crossword in this weekend's edition of the @financialtimes.com.
Sample clue: Buy croquetas freshly cooked when touring northern part of Spain (6,7)
Sample clue: Buy croquetas freshly cooked when touring northern part of Spain (6,7)
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I’m back in the Indy today!
Featuring:
🔴 Red, gold and brown a bit too much (6)
🎖️ Call it a day having received medal and diamonds (2,2,3)
🎵 Show Me Love, Spinning Around and Come What May? (7)
Play for free here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Featuring:
🔴 Red, gold and brown a bit too much (6)
🎖️ Call it a day having received medal and diamonds (2,2,3)
🎵 Show Me Love, Spinning Around and Come What May? (7)
Play for free here:
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 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I’m back in the Indy today!
Featuring:
🔴 Red, gold and brown a bit too much (6)
🎖️ Call it a day having received medal and diamonds (2,2,3)
🎵 Show Me Love, Spinning Around and Come What May? (7)
Play for free here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Featuring:
🔴 Red, gold and brown a bit too much (6)
🎖️ Call it a day having received medal and diamonds (2,2,3)
🎵 Show Me Love, Spinning Around and Come What May? (7)
Play for free here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...