Bear snarled with fury for four weeks or more (8) Part of my cryptic crossword for the FT today. Solve it at ft.com/crosswordapp or print it out at ft.com/crossword
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Cryptic crossword setter - Bluebird (Independent), Solomon (FT) and Conto (elsewhere). Currently benefitting from limiting my social media use.
Self-driving car that is made to leave, leaves (4) From today’s cryptic crossword for The Independent, by me, at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent PS There is a ghost theme
Is it unforgivable to have two cryptic definition clues in a row?
There are at least two reasons why this cryptic clue can’t go in a puzzle, so I’m releasing it into the wild … 51p that was dropped by Phil Spector (3)
Oscar? He writes plays in a different way (9) From my cryptic crossword in today's FT, at ft.com/crosswordapp, or print it out at ft.com/crossword
Dessert? Fine, but no starter (3) From my cryptic crossword in the Independent today puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Start to drink unwrapped bubbly (5) From today’s FT cryptic crossword by me at ft.com/crosswordapp or print it out at ft.com/crossword
Following regular rejections, client with cute bum leaves (7) Part of today’s FT puzzle by me at ft.com/crosswordapp, or print it out at ft.com/crossword
I’m delighted to be back in the Independent today. Clues include: Energy vital if expecting cuddles (4) Handle wiping the backside of Robbie Savage (4) Unblemished and trusted student about to suffer a setback (7) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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Does bum express pong escaping trousers? (7) From today’s Indy cryptic, the unmissable #12345! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
What makes a man? Being treated with regard? (11) From today’s FT puzzle by me at ft.com/crosswordapp Or print it out at ft.com/crossword
I’ve only just realised that this Saturday’s Independent puzzle will be number 12345!
I always enjoy Coot’s puzzles. This one’s particularly good. Highly recommended.
Coot@coot.bsky.social · 5mo agoDelighted to be back in the Independent today, with a puzzle featuring: Professional work at the end of term (9) Mechanical process available to repair recalled clutches (4) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Bard's turn in the Indy today. 📕 Catchphrase from heavy-going books, setter falls for solver in the second (2,2,2,3) 🌋 Briefly fume before violent rumble (3,7) 🪨 Loose rock formation in dangerous creek (5) Play for free! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword #puzzle
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This is wonderful! Thanks @mycrossword.co.uk ! This plus the asterisk functionality within the pattern matcher are the parts I’m particularly impressed with at the moment.
Raider@mycrossword.co.uk · 6mo agoGot nerd sniped by @willsnow8.bsky.social, so here's a new phrase finder for the toolkit. Ask and you shall receive* www.mycrossword.co.uk/toolkit/phra... *if it's raining and I'm not busy
Maybe 8 out of 10 Cats ended prematurely, in for broadcast (8) It's a pleasure, as always, to set The Independent #cryptic #crossword, especially one with such a lovely palindromic number. I hope it brightens your day! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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SOCIETY: Do you know the period around mid-December that’s really dark/cold? When everyone’s ill? ME: Yes… SOCIETY: Let’s make that when we schedule annual gatherings and concerts for EVERYTHING, including ALL workplaces, schools, clubs… ME: But that would be ridic- SOCIETY: Great - that’s sorted!
Christmas* cryptic (crossword) corner meet up, tomorrow night, The Montpelier, Peckham, 6.30pm. Join us if you fancy. *not really Christmas, just December, but I might buy extra crisps *and* those Scampi Fries.
I set the cryptic crossword in the weekend edition of The @financialtimes.com. Sample clue: Page One in today's fresh hellscape (8). Solve the puzzle on the FT app or print the pdf here: www.ft.com/content/a694...
FT Crossword: Number 18,232
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I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent. Sample clue: Flamboyant playwright - Coward? - lies around (5,5) Solve it here FOR FREE: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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Thrilled to be back in the Indy Cryptic slot today. Sample clue: Over the top of muesli, mostly nuts (7) Give it a go at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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Is there anyone out there with access to the Oxford English Dictionary who’s happy for me to DM them a question?
I set today's Independent puzzle - but I won't make a song and dance about it. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Another great bunch of crosswords to choose from on MyCrossword this week, delighted to have a chance to stream new cryptics by @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social and @liari.bsky.social! Join us at 12 GMT! #crypticSunday twitch.tv/crypticsunday
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I’m currently in the waiting room of the radiography department of Queen Margaret University in Dunfermline. (My daughter’s injured her foot.) As always with the NHS I am moved by the care we’re receiving from wonderful people…
You should do today’s Times cryptic. And then you should do today’s Financial Times cryptic. Including: Giant bird with many wings taking flight (5) Solve it FOR FREE … - at ft.com/crosswordapp - printing it out at ft.com/crossword
I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including: Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3) Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7) Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4) Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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