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The same part of my brain that loves crossword puzzles absolutely hates cryptic crossword puzzles The point is that you give me the clue and I answer the clue
My solve of Dice's/ @guineverecryptic.bsky.social lovely Quiptic from last week. youtu.be/0FqZVF42ekE?...
Guardian Quiptic Crossword (No. 1,392) by Dice
YouTube video by Pat Cousins
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Another taster clue from Unch issue 4, you say? Ooh, go on then ☺️ This one is from @archelina.bsky.social Root vegetable not straight inside, more round (7) If you haven’t done so already you can still order Unch issue 4, it’s coming Very Soon: unchcrosswords.com
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In case anyone wanted explanations for the newspaper only Quick Cryptic in the Guardian puzzle pullout, the (as always) fabulous blog from Shanne with beginner-friendly explanations is here! #cryptic #crossword fifteensquared.net/2026/08/02/g...
Guardian Quick Cryptic Special July 2026 – Fifteensquared
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August issue is out! Five new variety cryptics from Probably Apocryphal, @joeadultman.bsky.social , Bob Weisz, Roger Wolff, @juffowup.bsky.social , and Kyle Dolan.
Hello, and sorry Unch issue 4 is happening a little later than we planned - it should be in the post very shortly! Here’s a slightly cheeky sample clue from @guineverecryptic.bsky.social to whet your appetite: Male, semi-erect, goes through the motions (5) 🤭 Get yours at unchcrosswords.com
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Two consecutive clues connected by a "..." today. Deep-red apple from spain we crushed... (7) = WINE-SAP ...in cheap wine stink, litre bottled (5) PLON- Chambers says you can have PLONG or PLONK PLONK is the word that I know. But why is it the answer (if it is)? Or why might it be PLONG?
New crosswords by @mpcryptics.bsky.social and @catnipxword.bsky.social to communally enjoy on #CrypticSunday today, join us at 12! twitch.tv/crypticsunday
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Hello we are Matt and Rachel.We stream cryptic crosswords almost every Sunday at 12pm UK time.
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🏆 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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Cryptic crossword lovers when they receive their copy of Unch issue 4
Massimo (mirror)@rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 5d agoThis one-year-old girl's reaction upon entering a toy store was priceless. [📹 ugurluailesii] Original post
The August Prize Puzzle on the Crossword Centre is Uncommon Sense by Vagans. We are hoping for a record entry! crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/07/augu...
August 2026 Uncommon Sense by Vagans
Uncommon Sense by Vagans The wordplay of twelve clues leads to an alternative entry. The three unclued entries offer a cryptic representati...
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As mentioned on today's #CrypticSunday stream, our annual summer meetup will be on Saturday 22 August in Lewes. All friends of the stream, MyCrossword, Unch magazine, cryptics in general, or indeed just friends are very welcome! More details nearer the time...
Enjoyed this nicely thematic one, evoking a few 70s and 80s memories. Definition of last one in relied on some entertainment general knowledge that I didn’t have, so I felt pleased to work it out from the wordplay!
Dan Dickens@brockwellgrecian.bsky.social · 6d agoI set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. Hopefully, it’s a fun ride: Hard rock capturing the heart of Mason Mount (5) Emma made point about cross-dresser (9,4) Show off magnificent stomach (10) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
www.parseword.com/daily It seems one of mine is up today :-) (h/t @guineverecryptic.bsky.social for the notification)
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Transform phrases through wordplay to solve cryptic crossword puzzles.
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I have bought the next edition of Unch, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't. (I really should work in advertising)
Wildvale Cryptic@wildvale.co.uk · last wk.If you haven't bought the next issue of Unch, what are you waiting for? Wall-to-wall crossword bangers, a real life community artefact in these days of non-stop online slop.
Delighted to be part of the Unch Bunch (thanks @wyrd.systems, @archelina.bsky.social, @liari.bsky.social, @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social - and of course designer extraordinaire @dnatkinson.bsky.social) bringing you 10 lovingly handcrafted crossword puzzles in a handy A5 format 🤓 unchcrosswords.com
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A new MyCrossword cryptic from me: www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3740 English rocks: pebbles found by the sea (7) Turned down Umpire and Liari for Unch? (7) Turn up unpleasantly early, daughter is mad (4,3,4,4) I hope you enjoy the solve!
Cryptic crossword No 3,740 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,740 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Umpire. Published Wed 29 Jul 2026. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
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*ahem* If YOU would like to learn how cryptic crosswords work by watching a comedian grumpily drag his way through them on a daily basis, go to twitch.tv/brainmage at 2.30pm UK time today, and join a lovely and silly group of people who are RESOLUTELY unhelpful in my struggles.
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Guy Kelly. Comedian, voice actor, and general nerd. UK-based variety streamer. Cryptic crosswords during the day, and videogames at night. Like a LAN café in an old folks home. guykellyalloneword@gmai...
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Celeste Labedz@celestelabedz.bsky.social · last wk.Since I apparently cannot be stopped, now I'm learning how cryptic crosswords work. There must be at least one noble gas geochemist on this site who would be pleased to find that their field lends itself to such a clue.
Since I apparently cannot be stopped, now I'm learning how cryptic crosswords work. There must be at least one noble gas geochemist on this site who would be pleased to find that their field lends itself to such a clue.
Celeste Labedz@celestelabedz.bsky.social · 2w agoWhat else is actually easier than expected??? Should I get into Rubik's cubes? Attempt woodworking? Buy a unicycle? Try some light white-collar crime? Maybe even cryptic crosswords? The possibilities seem endless now.
If you haven't bought the next issue of Unch, what are you waiting for? Wall-to-wall crossword bangers, a real life community artefact in these days of non-stop online slop.
Unch Crosswords@unchcrosswords.com · last wk.Issue Four is getting printed right now! Pre-sale copies will be posted out as soon as I can once I get them - early next week hopefully. If you’ve not already bought one, now would be a good time. Unchcrosswords.com As ever please do spread the word far & wide thanks xxx