Simon Griew

Today there’s a …   Less affable Independent setter for a change (7)   (Just kidding, it’s me!)   #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-…

My latest puzzle is up, featuring: Blue opening utterances from Simon Anthony? (4) Slowly cooking skinned dried fruit (6) Thanks as always to @RaiderCrossword #cryptic #crossword mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2130

It’s my puzzle in the Independent today, featuring: Old lovers view sex differently (2-5) Greatness can emerge from Harpenden (or MIT/Yale) (8) Time for Biden to wander around shopping centre? (4,3) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-…

In case you missed it, here's my contribution to this year's Sloggers & Betters - nice to have seen so many of you! mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2060

@PhilAshling @RaiderCrossword Starting 11 was what we’ve been hoping for and they set up like last season. First half was ok but the 2nd was a total capitulation

@SGriew @RaiderCrossword Indeed, saw the result, wasn't shocked in the least.

Sorry not to be in York for the 15^2 Setters & Bloggers weekend. I submitted a puzzle, which I’ve uploaded to MyCrossword, featuring: Frequent praise? Not bad! (9) Nothing sinful about fruit (5) Thanks as always to @RaiderCrossword #cryptic #crossword mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2058

@PhilAshling @RaiderCrossword Instead, I had to endure an awful Leicester performance …

@SGriew @RaiderCrossword Shame, it was a grand weekend

@charliemethven @GuavaFruitTree It was a giveaway for me but I was grateful for the help. The top half slotted in quite smoothly with that in place. Bottom half a different story!Great puzzle 👍

It’s my puzzle in the Independent today, including: Readily located Audible for Kindle 6) Disheartened, realise ‘today’ will turn into ‘ages ago’ (4,3) Construction expert memorialised Scottish war hero (7) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-…

@AmoebaCrossword Ah, just seen your BlueSky post: Magoo has his title back!

@AmoebaCrossword You did rather better than that as I understand it - well done! Who won?

Well that was fun! I managed not to bring shame upon my family, and to meet a few familiar names afterwards.

My latest puzzle is up, featuring: With a P but no D or E, Wordle could be ‘SNOOP’ (5) Systematically analyse pig’s head and bottom (5) Many thanks as always to @RaiderCrossword #cryptic #crossword mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1999

@OKOLI_SZN Peter’s Pizzeria before your pint

Going to my first LCFC game against Everton this Saturday (from Aus)… Where’s the best place to go before the game to have the best pregame experience??

I'm making my debut as Weatherman in the Toughie slot today. Sample clues: Alert distributed to hen party (2,3,4) Steps taken to end drought? (4,5) Solve in the app or here 👇 #crossword/toughie-crossword/toughie-crossword-56808" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzzle…

It’s my puzzle in the Independent today, including: Restless inmates start to lodge complaints (8) Small men? Ultimately hopeless mates (6) Artist repulsed by Coot’s fatigued body? (4) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… #cryptic #crossword

@crypticcracking @StratLitFest Booked and looking forward to it! 😀

A couple of things: 1. Tonight's sudoku is a lovely fog 6x6 that some people say is 1/5 for difficulty! youtu.be/H_GK62oVf4Y 2. We're attending @StratLitFest on 27 Oct to do a live episode at 10am. Tickets are available here if anyone is interested: stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk/events/simon-a…

I’m in the NTSPP slot at Big Dave today, with clues including: Poet’s task that will do itself with time? (5) ‘Very English’ Foreign Office furniture (8) Below ground, secure standing space (5,4) Many thanks to all at Big Dave. #cryptic #crossword crypticcrosswords.net/puzzles/ntspp-…

◼️◻️◼️◻️◼️ New Bard puzzle in the Indy today. Play for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Sample clues: Old dad’s a singer (4,2) Syrup, maple perhaps, around a hundred litres (7) ◼️◻️◼️◻️◼️

My latest puzzle is now up on MyCrossword, featuring: Numbness of the bottom is worsening with age (9) Stop believer keeping Sabbath (6) Small people in tents getting runs (8) Many thanks as always to @RaiderCrossword #cryptic #crossword mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1950