Abdul K.

@abdvl.bsky.social

Amateur cryptic crossword setter. Find my work at https://crypticsbyabdul.com/

I have for you all my latest cryptic crossword after a couple of months without one. Really happy with this one. Hope it's an enjoyable solve for all! In play, the Bard wants brother's undoing (5) Found veteran in tomb buried (3, 4) Tasty slushies primarily iced (7)

Cryptic crossword No 3,704 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,704 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by Abdul. Published Sun 19 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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I have a Mini Cryptic for you all after a little while without a crossword. Hope it's enjoyable for all, whether you're keeping up with the World Cup or not! www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/291 Monitor VAR, asshole (7) In disagreement with Argentina's latest win, seems fraudulent ultimately (7)

Mini crossword No 291 · MyCrossword

Solve Mini crossword No 291 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 8 clues by Abdul. Published Wed 8 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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To my British followers who consider them selves “older” (at your own discretion!), would you say you are familiar with the slang word ‘leng’ meaning attractive or good-looking?

I’m proud to have helped @abdvl.bsky.social bring you this great new puzzle on @mycrossword.co.uk 🙌 #cryptic #crossword #amediting

Abdul K.@abdvl.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good morning/afternoon! I’ve just published my fifth crossword on MyC. Big thank you to @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social for the help with editing. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3425 Set unfinished beer by ice-cream container after devouring gallons (7) Old-time train crew regularly works with steam? (6)

Good morning/afternoon! I’ve just published my fifth crossword on MyC. Big thank you to @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social for the help with editing. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3425 Set unfinished beer by ice-cream container after devouring gallons (7) Old-time train crew regularly works with steam? (6)

Cryptic crossword No 3,425 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,425 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Abdul. Published Sun 10 May 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

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Good day all! Quick (and hopefully easy?) mini to celebrate one year of setting to the day. Would’ve done a full grid, but final exams in the way! Enjoy. mycrossword.co.uk/mini/248 Rob cut short visit, skipping review (6) Jail loses chief of security, causing death in cells? (5)

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Just realized Gustav Klimt's (painter of The Kiss) last name includes the word 'milk' spelled backwards. Would I be a true cryptic crossword setter if I did not take this revelation and do something with it? The answer is no, and I will be using this as soon as I start my next grid

The Kiss - Gustav Klimt painting

Realised I forgot to include a sample of clues, so here’s some motivation to solve: Pro-GenAI? No, tech's draining energy out from humans (13) Fake pigeons are eager to start spying (9) Evacuate, being stuck in lift after power outage? (6) Declare spar while concealing blade, cutting first (8)

Abdul K.@abdvl.bsky.social · 4mo ago

G'day everyone! I have for everyone my fourth MyCrossword submission, published and ready to be solved. Likely to be my last one for a little while, with final exams coming up & a vacation afterwards, so I hope you all enjoy! mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3286 (enjoy the clickbait cute deer cover pic)

G'day everyone! I have for everyone my fourth MyCrossword submission, published and ready to be solved. Likely to be my last one for a little while, with final exams coming up & a vacation afterwards, so I hope you all enjoy! mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3286 (enjoy the clickbait cute deer cover pic)

Cryptic crossword No 3,286 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,286 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Abdul. Published Sun 5 Apr 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

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Coming up on a year of cryptic setting, looking at my first clues… cringed a little. I’ve still got lots to learn but I’ve come a very long way

Minute Cryptic Mini Crossword - 3 April, 2026 ⬛⬛⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛ 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪⬛ ⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛ 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 ⬛⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛🟪 ⬛🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 ⬛⬛🟪⬛🟪⬛🟪 I used 0 letters I used 0 hints My time was 00:02:09 www.minutecryptic.com/minis/65?utm... @rayscotchcoulton.bsky.social Def my favourite mini thus far, props! Loved 1A, 3A, 6D, 2D

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Hello! I have just published my third crossword on MyCrossword. Huge shoutout to @cranberryfez.bsky.social for the extensive help in testing and editing. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3256 Enjoy! Business with assortment of rare rum (7) Bled after taking recalled medicine declared unsafe (9)

Cryptic crossword No 3,256 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,256 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Abdul. Published Sun 29 Mar 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

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In almost all of the cryptic crosswords I have set (and am currently setting), I find myself using container and insertion mechanisms in overabundance. Is this a phenomenon faced by others more experienced in the craft?