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I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. This one has a low profile. Scottish council leader in Glasgow canal opening locks (5) Vibrations from organ picked up by Bach? (7) Novel date in Slough (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

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It's tin hat time! My debut NTSPP crossword – apparently my "trickiest yet" – is up at bigdave44.com/2025/02/22/n... Plunging Dow? (3-3) Rod Stewart's hairdo these days is a little fishy! (4,6) Gels could be the solution for this persistent problem (8,4)

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My new one’s up at mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2298 with Joe, Virgil ... and a (tiny) bit of smut. Want Root to start in pre-Ashes event? (6) Bored, Dido finally told Aeneas to whip out ... (2,1,5,3) ... cock and thrust! (4) Huge thanks as ever to the disgustingly clever @raidercrossword.bsky.social

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In a detailed manner, rate Only Fans (8) My puzzle in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword

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"'Empty gesture' is an example of how getting into cryptic crosswords will slowly ruin your life and your ability to operate with language in the world" www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qx2...

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Sample clue from today's Hudson Telegraph Toughie: Country crooner not much cop, some say (9)

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As Rachel's away, I'll be joined by @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social (tech permitting) at 12 noon for #CrypticSunday: twitch.tv/CrypticSunday

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It's been a while—here's an Indy cryptic from me. Maverick fellow, no? (4,4) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Bits of information Berlusconi perhaps finally released (9) My puzzle in The Independent today, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword

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New cryptic from me puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Featuring: 🥧The lady demolished extra pasty (7) 📝Mocks held by those controlling pupils (9) 💅Initially sharp nail filed down here? (5) 👴Stimulating discontented nation, ad in Indy ushered in next age of Methuselah (4,7,3,5-4)

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I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. Wearing spectacles to show wisdom (8) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....

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Place crushed by King Kong? (3,5) I’ve set today’s #cryptic #crossword in The Independent. I hope it brightens your day! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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I haven't seen anyone mention Minute Cryptic on here, but they really are doing fantastic work getting people into cryptics www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExqU...

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

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We're back solving some crosswords and we need your help! Join us at 12 for cryptics from mycrossword.co.uk by Ouroboros and Gennaro #CrypticSunday twitch.tv/crypticsunday

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The first Methuselah crossword of the year is up at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. Get yourself a beach lounger and a glass of punch 😎: Cricketing legend Amiss sleeps it off (6,2) Steep area – mind out! (8) Country pub’s hosting bachelor party (8) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

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Dodgy character stole big car (7,7) My puzzle today in the Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword

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My latest puzzle is in the Independent today. You can play for free here. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Featuring: Do good, good dog (7) 📷 by me Modelling by Clyde. #cryptic #crossword #puzzle #dog

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I'm in today's Toughie slot, with clues like: One who's not in a union, but embraces revolutionary look (8) Getting ready to drop a little lower? (2,4) Solve on the Telegraph puzzles app (£1 for 1 year!) or here: www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...

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Any port in a storm? Well, the #CrypticSunday Replacement Stream Service is relatively weatherproof, and it can offer puzzles by Ozpiper, Henri & Ouroboros (yes I know the Henri has ~shenanigans~ that's part of the appeal). See you at noon round my place: www.twitch.tv/pantherapuzz...

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I set today’s cryptic crossword in @the-independent.com Sample clue: Filling removed from pie tin? (5) Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

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Half of Elon Musk's head is wood (3) My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crosswords

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I set today's Independent crossword; you can solve it for free after a short ad here... puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Sample clue from today's @financialtimes.com cryptic crossword: Royal family's gold coach seen in north London (6) Solve it on the FT app or print the pdf here: www.ft.com/content/6596...

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I'm in the Independent today, with clues like... Top copper sees support for uniform going up increasingly sharply (7) Equal parts stiff and hot after exercising (6) With nothing on television, you played Solitaire in the end (4) Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Starting late, Trump succeeded playing golf – or perhaps lied? (3-4) My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword

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There's a detailed blog of this puzzle here: bigdave44.com/2025/01/08/t...

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Naughtinesses cryptically resulting in plea for help (3) My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword

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Delighted to make my debut in the Independent today. There’s a link below if anyone wants to have a go. Very grateful to the very many people who helped on the way! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Happy New Year! - or is it? Here's the annual Double Toughie: bigdave44.com/2025/01/01/s...

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As I just explained on TV, the tiny crossword visible in tonight’s opening shot was created by our brilliant team member Dan Peake and CAN BE PLAYED! To save you copying it off the television, here are photos of both these simple and cryptic versions. Happy New Year! We love you. #OnlyConnect

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