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You shouldn't have clogged cisterns with heroin (6) ... to @alanconnor for the blog post, and to everyone else for the kind words and support.

...as well as @crypticcracking for their Live Masterclass! You can solve the puzzle (and see who wrote each clue) on MyCrossword (courtesy of @RaiderCrossword): mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2336

@MrMDMaloney Hey - there was a problem with the actor search which I've subsequently fixed fyi

Starcrossed | March 12, 2025 ⭐🟨🟨🟨⭐ starcrossed.fun

Badenoch waits to form this (6,7) Auditor’s considered move offshore? (4) In a cryptic crossword, gets hints (6) Cut ‘The Wrong Trousers’ (3) …and more in my puzzle for today’s @Independent puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-…

@kentcdodds @joelhooks This made me think of this, it gets me every time... youtu.be/R3cFchX7-fI

@joelhooks This is why you stay fit growing older. So you can lift grandkids on your shoulders

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Sample clue from today's Knut cryptic crossword in The Independent: Time to visit our girls cheese rolling here? (15) Solve the puzzle for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-…

I set today’s crossword in the Independent. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… I hope you enjoy!

Sample clues from my #cryptic #crossword in the current edition of @thebigissue Reserved one night with lover in ski resort (9,6) Piece of ear found in stable (7) An overdue converted try (9)

A few people were intrigued by my posts about cryptic crosswords, so I annotated the clues from a Times Quick Cryptic. (You WILL need to click on the photo to enlarge it). Try to work out a few on your own. Answers later! I once started from nothing, so don’t be scared! 😊

Is this about Boris during lockdown?

Sample clue from today's Enigmatic @guardian Prize (so no spoilers, please): College beak looking over hopeful's entry form (5). Solve for free at theguardian.com/crosswords/pri… @dzharrison @TimLihoreau @Jon_Summers @Tilsit @AMinhall @KnutCrosswords @somsram @joncowap

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!

I set today's Independent crossword, free to play here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… Make unattractive date seem otherwise with gin! (11) Also includes a few nods to a centenary today: Brother with line in BBC sitcom (2,6) Article, one tipping hit album for Pink Floyd (7)

Sample clues from my #cryptic #crossword in the Summer Special edition of @thebigissue Creator of part in sitcom "Bewitched" (4) Carnal ritual was mistaken for a stroke (10,5) Look around Gary. Look at the night sky (8)

I set the Boxing Day jumbo cryptic crossword for today's Times. Sample clue: Tight deadline of English writer (6,5)

Six years ago today: “Are you still a believer in Santa? Because at seven it’s marginal, right?”

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)

‘Puzzles give you order in a chaotic world’: meet the setters behind your favourite conundrums theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

@Florian_Piette @framedwtf That's great to hear - enjoy

If you love films and you're not sick of all the Wordle-esque guessing games (*there are dozens of us*), you're in luck! I've made a small game based on the 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon. If you enjoy playing @framedwtf there's a good chance you'll like this too.

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