Sad to see the Independent has ceased their cryptic. If you’re a former independent setter, drop me a DM. Minute Cryptic is accepting limited submissions for mini cryptics.
Guinevere 🎲🎲
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Love cryptic crosswords, long time solver, now honoured to be a setter! ADHD and Mensa member - owning the wonderful US ’twice exceptional’ label 🥰 🏴🎲🎲 Dice: Guardian Kybos: Times QC Anonymous: Times Guinevere: Most other places!
New setter on MyCrossword: Tricycle. I'm sure Jonathan would appreciate some feedback. First puzzle here: www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3942
Cryptic crossword No 3,942 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,942 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by Tricycle. Published Tue 22 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
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What an excellent streak to have 😈 On another note, it’s #WorldAlzheimersDay. The Minute Cryptic app is brilliant, and the team have so far donated $123,000 to Alzheimer’s research raised from subscriptions, books and merch sales. Supporting them makes more fun stuff AND does good. A rare win-win.
Do you know www.minutecryptic.com ? It's become my favourite, and even has gotten me into the Guardian cryptic crosswords (the easy ones in the weekend 😅)
Minute Cryptic
Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.
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The Independent is cancelling their #cryptic #crossword. If you care, maybe (boost this &) comment on this thread?: https://fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/independent-cryptic-crossword-the-future/
Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future
Some of you may have heard that The Independent newspaper has decided to drop the daily cryptic crossword with effect from the end of October 2026. I believe that the last puzzle will ... Read more >>
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Cryptic fans might like this photo of my great-grandfather, Afrit, (A.F. Ritchie), the first of three early setters who helped to codify what became the golden rule of cryptic cluing: "I need not mean what I say, but I must say what I mean." (The dog is Caesar.)
Also, while The Indy's decision is based on clicks, The i Paper presumably doesn't yet know how losing its crossword might affect physical sales of the paper. If you buy The i Paper for its crossword, might be worth saying so here? fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i... bsky.app/profile/eccl...
Independent Cryptic Crossword – the future – Fifteensquared
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@ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · yesterdayI wonder if the best chance for the Independent crossword is for the @theipaper.com to take it up. It has taken old puzzles for years so should know the value of the brand - and the quality - and it takes pride in its puzzles page. @olyduff.bsky.social
I wonder if the best chance for the Independent crossword is for the @theipaper.com to take it up. It has taken old puzzles for years so should know the value of the brand - and the quality - and it takes pride in its puzzles page. @olyduff.bsky.social
Repost! More RC grads: Amoeba/Tango, Cranberry/Fez, Grecian/Brockwell, Widdersbel/Salty, Methuselah/Chameleon, Conto/Bluebird, Maize, Dutch, Wire/Leonidas/Karla, Soup, Sirdakka/Norman, Steerpike/Italicus, Mev/Ix, Skinny, Dharma, Madcap, Jeemz, Dill, Beet, Atrica, Brunel, Hubble, Hippogryph, Whynot.
Twm@twm-barlwm.bsky.social · 3d agoAttention rookie crossword setters! The crossword website bigdave44.com – the internet’s most active crossword review blog (34,500 visitors per week and 89,000 page views) – is encouraging more puzzles from new compilers for its weekly Rookie Corner slot.
Attention rookie crossword setters! The crossword website bigdave44.com – the internet’s most active crossword review blog (34,500 visitors per week and 89,000 page views) – is encouraging more puzzles from new compilers for its weekly Rookie Corner slot.
Haha, this has had over 10x as many completed solves as comments - have I stunned y’all into silence? 😆 Is it 28a? 🤔 #SorryNotSorry
Henri@henriwords.com · 3d agoA brand spanking new #cryptic #crossword from me, no shenanigans (honest) but hopefully still entertaining in its own little way Sample clues: 🐕 Woke Rover! (5-2) 👂 Listener is retro bullshit! (3) 🥁 Drummer keeping time under regularly repetitive sound (8) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3930
A brand spanking new #cryptic #crossword from me, no shenanigans (honest) but hopefully still entertaining in its own little way Sample clues: 🐕 Woke Rover! (5-2) 👂 Listener is retro bullshit! (3) 🥁 Drummer keeping time under regularly repetitive sound (8) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3930
Cryptic crossword No 3,930 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,930 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Henri. Published Fri 18 Sep 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
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I set today's Indy cryptic. It'll be my last since the decision has been made to end the series on 31.10. Boo. I'd like to thank Mike for his help as editor down the years. He published my first puzzle and has been an absolute pleasure to work for. 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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🚀 New MyCrossword release... well, sort of. I've been adding a few bits and pieces to the site lately so I thought I'd mention them here.
Sad news that The Independent is to stop its Cryptic Crossword in November, barring a last minute change of heart. It has forged its own distinct identity and will leave a great hole. Particular credit to Mike for introducing so many new great new setters to the professional ranks.
When a baby teethes, do they become ‘new fangled’? 🫣😂😭
Not sure if I feel up to streaming after some sad news today. But on the other hand, solving might help me feel better. So I will start with the MyC puzzles by @cranberryfez.bsky.social and @bendawes.bsky.social that I missed last week, then go from there. Starting in 1 hour. twitch.tv/liari77
Bagpipes: ignoring the odds, many of us use them frequently (4) In our new Out of Left Field cryptic crossword, sent to subscribers this morning, @hpicciotto.bsky.social and I tell the truth about a common musical peccadillo. www.patreon.com/leftfieldcry...
Christian Santos Plays Bagpipes
Alt: Venezuelan footballer Christian Santos playing the bagpipes in the privacy of his own home.
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Tango is back in today's Times Quick Cryptic today. Clues include: Metal implant reconfigured to protect you (8) I hope you enjoy it!
Today's Guardian Cryptic has been set by the ever wonderful @guineverecryptic.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
Cryptic crossword No 30,113
Cryptic crossword No 30,113
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Dice on a Wednesday? Well, there’s a good reason for it… Country lover in threesome caught by postman (7) Clichéd rabbit straddling lover’s rear (5) Lifted part of chrysalid off a dying flower (8) Hope you enjoy it as much as I did setting it! #cryptic #crossword
Cryptic crossword No 30,113
Cryptic crossword No 30,113
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www.hindustantimes.com/games/crypti... A new puzzle of mine is out today. Try it if you have some time. #cryptic #crossword #enigmaya @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social @derekharrison.bsky.social @lrlr.bsky.social @jonathanancer.bsky.social @rexparker.bsky.social
Cryptic Crossword - Play Cryptic Crossword Online | Fun and Challenging Puzzles | Hindustan Times
Enjoy Cryptic Crosswordonline with our fun and challenging puzzles. Test your skills with Cryptic Crossword and improve your brain power. Perfect for all ages and puzzle enthusiasts. Start playing now...
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I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. You may need to dig deep to get some of these: Kitty cheers up content from YouTuber (6) Fashion doll’s cape with a fancy border (9) Darkness is hell for plants (11) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
Cryptic crossword No 30,112
Cryptic crossword No 30,112
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Hope you enjoy today’s back page cryptic in the Daily Telegraph!
An #OffGridPod #InTheField in which Void and the General get their intonations into nations... offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/09/13/i...
In The Field – Ep. 80 - Off-Grid
It ain't what you do, it's the way that you say it.
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