Chris Evans

Can't really believe today marks my 10th puzzle in the Independent. Thanks to all the folk who've supported me along the way. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… Almost run aground close to lighthouse (6) Collector of rings and fancy coins (5) A fire boosted by this roars (7) Enjoy!

Merry Christmas, and a puzzle to boot. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2183 Intense burning after work-out? On the contrary! (7) City flat, perhaps? (4) Ice cream's my bag too (mostly) (8)

@MichaelEllJay @Independent Thanks for solving!

@MPCryptics @Independent Nice one, Chris. Laughed at Take Heed and thought Tank was superb, but the whole solve was a pleasure.

Delighted to be back with another @Independent cryptic today. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… Sailors wasting five years at sea? They probably won't agree! (8) Where pigs presumably go to sleep warm (6) Hope you enjoy.

New puzzle from me: mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1971 Large silver article that's at the bottom of the sea (5) Cross, and working at it (5) Chemist with greying beard trimmed regularly (6) Enjoy!

@PostMarkCryptic @archelina My wife arranges things and I usually need reminding...

@archelina Turns out I have guests this weekend; I hope the weather holds and that you have a great time!

@Manikkai1 Next time, real pie.

@PhilAshling @Independent Thanks very much!

@MPCryptics @Independent Oops sorry wrong puzzle earlier, mighty fine today Chris

Delighted to be back with today's @Independent cryptic puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… Enthusiastic when sex aid turns up right on time (9)

@DaveGorman Enjoyed this thoroughly - 7d is a peach!

I set today’s Indy cryptic: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… Clues include: Sally Bowles missing start of stage musical - it’s hard work (5,6) Regularly claim free offers - I’ll deny carefree existence (4,2,5) Club singer to cast after bum note (7) No spoilers, ta!

New puzzle available on @RaiderCrossword's site! mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1861 Prepared large hint for you, presumably (9) Enjoy!

@dontattempt Summer

Aside from ‘sun shower’, does your family have a name for the phenomenon of rain falling as the sun shines? #wordquery

@PuzzleSmith NOTED NOTCH

#puzzle #puzzles Is this puzzle plain sailing? Not-for-profit web app: ladderet.vercel.app

Solutions for the first Potoroo Puzzle Collection are now available! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

If you've not yet had a go at our first Potoroo Puzzle Collection, why not have a look? @liari77_becky are super proud of it! Solutions will be posted next week! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

New puzzle up on @RaiderCrossword's site. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1834 General despaired in action at onset of war (10) Desperately want Romeo while spelunking? (5) Extremely expensive clothing staff wear (5) Enjoy!

@Jon_Mackenzie My main take away from this is you don't like rice or nachos.

Here's my "Would order as part of a takeaway" XI

@charliemethven "A bit" is very much selling the puzzle short! Great fun all round, some clever cryptic defs in there too. Thanks!