Dan Davison
@danjdavison.bsky.social
Teacher. Books, poetry, theatre & I’m learning to set cryptic crosswords
I set today’s Sunday Telegraph prize Toughie www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/ Playing between flat and house? (2,5) Mark's hair recedes at the front (9) Pep at fault and opposite number brilliant, drop off sharply (2,3,4,1,5)
Reposting for the evening crowd. Here’s another sample clue: Picture seen widely of soldiers occupying country (8)
Dan Davison@danjdavison.bsky.social · 2mo agoPut together a new crossword for today. With thanks, as ever, to @mycrossword.co.uk Hope you enjoy! Shy mediator somehow performed something extraordinary? (4,7) Some clues may not pair well with breakfast. Cheers! www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3535
Put together a new crossword for today. With thanks, as ever, to @mycrossword.co.uk Hope you enjoy! Shy mediator somehow performed something extraordinary? (4,7) Some clues may not pair well with breakfast. Cheers! www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3535
Cryptic crossword No 3,535 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,535 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by Guava. Published Fri 5 Jun 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
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Dessert? Fine, but no starter (3) From my cryptic crossword in the Independent today puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Nothing. Endorphins are a lie invented by Adidas.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2mo agoWhat causes runner’s high – and how can you boost your chances of an ecstatic 5k?
I’m back in the Independent today with a puzzle that includes: What I’m doing next … taking a lot of medication (9) I envy teacher’s wild leaning towards infidelity (5-4,4) Where we see Mike in the grip of drunken revellers? (7) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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Also pleased to have today’s Economist slot. Including: Program organ before a new church show (10) Residence lost at one point in divorce proceedings (6,4) Mayor with yen to brand himself an MP for starters? (4,7) www.economist.com/interactive/...
Weekend crossword for May 23rd 2026
A weekend crossword based on the week’s news
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Pleased to have today's Independent slot. Including: Indian sides in garnish finish off tandoori (6) Carol fast approaching in SEAT (6,5) Where Turks might be slain – but not normally (8) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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DEFINITION OF THE DAY compost, n. Anything put on social media by a business, rather than an individual.
Maybe Dover Beach sees Arnold disheartened struggling with faith essentially (7) Cryptic clue with handy Venn diagram explainer… niche
Honoured to have set Featured Crossword 11 @mycrossword.co.uk - a good chance to say thanks to Raider for all he does for the community! You’re awesome! Hope you enjoy, please do leave a comment! Outstanding grid, or so we heard? (5) Spots deer - flipping wearing glasses! (8) #cryptic #crossword
Featured crossword No 11 · MyCrossword
Solve Featured crossword No 11 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Guinevere. Published Mon 18 May 2026. Free to solve online.
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Hello! Made a new puzzle, which I’ve published on @mycrossword.co.uk wonderful site. With thanks, as ever… www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3465
Cryptic crossword No 3,465 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,465 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 36 clues by Guava. Published Sun 17 May 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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Today’s my Indy debut :) Here’s one: Spotted in lover’s pendant, go red (9) Have fun! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Tango returns to the Times QC today - I hope you enjoy it! Sample clue: Foolishly ignore old punter? (9)
I set today's Independent #cryptic #crossword. Featuring sophisticated clues like... Where you'll find Douglas bonking Alf and Simone? (4,2,3) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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I have a new puzzle out in the Indy. Hope you enjoy! 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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I’m back in the Guardian as Odo with Genius No. 275 🥳 www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2... If you’ve never tried a Genius puzzle, today’s a bank holiday so pretty much the perfect day to give it a go 😜 (and you get a month to finish it…)
Genius crossword No 275
Deadline for entries is 23:59 BST on Saturday 30 May. You need to register once and then sign in to theguardian.com to enter our online competition for a £100 monthly prize
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I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including: As an American, I'm extremely sceptical about vegetable! (9) Grill graduate caught breaking yo-yo? (7) Puff a part of cigarette for Spooner to try (4,1,3) Solve for free here: 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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Back in the Independent today. 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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Thinking of poems tonight, and would like to share this often-shared poem, by Mary Oliver, for anyone feeling in despair or feeling lonely:
Snow was general all over Stroud. It was falling upon the Tesco Express from its toilet seats and, further westwards, falling into its car park. It was falling too upon the chained trolleys. It lay drifted upon the dashboard of James Joyce's BMW . . .
Very excited to be making my debut in the Indy today as Penelope 😊 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
With so many people taking up setting recently, I’ve put together a quick guide to help you get started. www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/becomin...
Becoming a Cryptic Setter · MyCrossword
So you want to set cryptic crosswords... why? You know there's no money in it, right? Okay, fine. You've been warned. If you do, however, love puzzles and ...
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