Fake C, by the sound of it (7)

Sample clue from my puzzle on the back page of today's Telegraph: Prince Andrew gutted when thrown in nick (5)

Trump’s war with Iran is like shampoo: The last step is always REPEAT.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2d ago

Bessent: "We've seen President Trump last week threaten what would have been the largest military campaign since World War 2 against the Iranians, and now because of that we are in talks with the Iranians. I think there's a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait."

Oh brother! There's a lovely Deri today in the Indy.

Windmills: "Any country with Tгump is a loser"

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2d ago

Trump: "Any country with windmills is a loser"

#cryptic #crossword

PeterMF@petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 3d ago

My second Genius puzzle for @theguardian.com ⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️ Thanks to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the slot. Lucy @henriwords.com and @mister-norm.bsky.social for testing. Looking forward to seeing what the solvers make of it… if that’s you - enjoy & good luck! 😁 www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...

Try out my crossword on the back page in today’s Daily Telegraph!

My topical clue for this week's Puzzles Edit newsletter for @theobserveruk.bsky.social: Why characters in Saltburn said they had such successful chemistry as a team? (2,4,7)

🏆 Clue contest No 44 🏆 Submit your best #cryptic #clue for SOLAR ECLIPSE using the link below. www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/44

Clue contest No 44 · MyCrossword

Clue contest No 44 hosted by Hox is now OPEN on MyCrossword. Submit your best cryptic clue for SOLAR ECLIPSE. Published Sat 1 Aug 2026. Free to enter online.

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Back as Playfair in @economist.com featuring: Start to hate Careless Whisper after disc jockey's stick? (9) Divisive, powerful, "macho" man - ultimately turning over grand sum? (4,4) www.economist.com/games/1843/0... #cryptic #crossword

Weekend crossword

Can you solve our classic cryptic?

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Something for the weekend? I have it on good authority* that today’s Times Jumbo is marvellous** *mine **serviceable

Todd Blanche claims there are "no leads" he can pursue related to the Epstein Files. There are over 3.5 million pages of the files. If that's genuinely what he believes, he's clearly NOT fit to be Attorney General.

Idle thought, I always now think of Reform as a club not a party. How does The Reform Club feel about then. Oh sorry they're all bastards either way.

Ban all supermarkets from throwing away edible food & require their donation petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...

Petition: Ban all supermarkets from throwing away edible food & require their donation

Everyday, UK supermarkets throw away tonnes of edible food while millions of people rely on food banks to survive. We believe this is wrong, and that food that is safe to eat should not end up in bins...

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Bit worried about the fire in Suffolk, the big one at Dunwich will destroy most of the national trust site and Minsmere bird sanctuary which we've been to many times, we had a huge field fire less than two miles from the pub, the golf course less than 100 yards away has had minor fires.

UEFA spokesperson Dietmar Fumm said to reporters "This decision effectively signals that Gianni Infantino is an enemy of world football". tl;dr: FIFA "foe" - Fumm

Singer starts to truly hate prog band (6) I set today's 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.

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I've just killed a fly with a copy of the Daily Express. I read it the editorial and it flew into the washing up bowl and drowned itself.

Sample clue from my puzzle on the back page of today's Telegraph: Yoko Ono regularly supports light satire (7)

Galaxy should come out with a range of Pre-Minstrels for when your period is due and you want chocolate

Q: Why are you bombarding my feed with village cricket stuff???? A: Just for clicks

A scrumptious puzzle this

Jack H Keynes@wearingcrocs.bsky.social · last wk.

Very happy and grateful to @mycrossword.co.uk to have set the site's Featured Grid #16. In it, I hope you all find something to chew on! 21a. Piano playing on beat in pulse (5,4) 24d. Newton admitted to Cambridge University with zero marks? (4) www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/16

Richard Stupid Tice is now threatening legal action against both the BBC and NCA and accusing the Met Police of briefing against him. Exactly the sort of reasonable reaction you would expect from someone who has nothing to hide.

Tragic! Tap I work unfortunately has no water (7,7) #CrypticClue

Top class July news round-up puzzle on the @financialtimes.com site, strongly recommended. www.ft.com/content/24a4...

Sunday Number 155: News Puzzle

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It’s really great to be back in the Quiptic slot today - I hope you enjoy it! President’s concealing scoundrel entertaining Royal (originally!) – they have an advantage (5,5) Wee anaesthetist under the influence of drug (6,3) Mostly tongue it, that’s allowed (5) #cryptic #crossword

Wheeyyyy they’ve started. They gave him a week before they tried to discredit his entire political identity based on how expensive an item of clothing was.