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somsram.bsky.social
Puzzle editor Amuselabs, Cryptic Crossword Compiler for The Hindu (Hypatia) and Hindustan Times (Enigmaya), Author - Cryptic Crossroads Vol. 1,2 & 3, CFA Charterholder
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Find @kenmac.bsky.social's blog for #Inquisitor 1895, Neck Rub by Ifor, at: fifteensquared.net/2025/02/25/i... @derekharrison.bsky.social @olyduff.bsky.social @jon-summers.bsky.social @somsram.bsky.social

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Minute Cryptic - 25 February 2025 "Provisional Foreign Minister snubbed Chief of Staff" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 3 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s... @rexparker.bsky.social

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My clue from last week's contest: 🎞️ Disney movie makes repeated use of Chopin pieces (9) 🎶 See below for this week's 1ACross clue-writing competition #1ACCWC

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#1ACCWC 511 – MENTION - OPEN for CLUES www.1across.org/2025/02/23/1... This week’s contest is hosted by VMA Nair who has chosen MENTION. Do make sure you get your clues in before the deadline on 28th Feb.

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#1ACCWC 510 Here are the results. Check it out to find out who won the contest:) Congrats to the winners. Will see you with a new contest shortly. www.1across.org/2025/02/23/1...

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There's a cryptic crossword of mine in today's edition of The i Paper. It was originally published in The Independent in April 2021, and 1 across reads: Politician recycling trite remarks, wasting a bit of time (4,7)

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First puzzle in 3 months up on @raidercrossword.bsky.social's excellent mycrossword.co.uk. Sample clues: Fruit corporation changes hands (5) Cast admits line produced laughs (8) Bird well trimmed with sauce, no stuffing www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2288

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Write a #cryptic clue for the first thing you see when you look to your right… One who just sails through, under the water? (7) Anyone else? #justforfun #cryptic #crossword

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#1ACGrids The solution post for “Roses Are Red” is up at the blog. Nice debut by Amygdala. Congrats to all the solvers who maxed the score. www.1across.org/2025/02/22/r...

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#1ACCWC 510 Voting’s open for PINOCCHIO. Some awesome clues for what turned out to be a tough challenge. Do cast your votes even if you couldn’t write a clue. Please note that all participants MUST vote as per the rules of the contest. www.1across.org/2025/02/21/1...

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Sample clue from today's Elgar @telegraphnews.bsky.social #Toughie: Nifty mover went and stole stone walls (9) @derekharrison.bsky.social @jon-summers.bsky.social @knutcrosswords.bsky.social @somsram.bsky.social

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Bumping this up - The deadline is approaching - looking forward to your clues @q.pheevr.ca @4flush.bsky.social @illogicaljoker.bsky.social @pageantmalarkey.bsky.social @rachelganz.bsky.social @guineverecryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social

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My thoughts and some info. on ACAD Global - an exciting contest from Extra C www.1across.org/2025/02/19/a... #cryptic #crossword #clue

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Some sample clues from my latest puzzle.. Skilled worker in China initially designing smart fan (9) Grows old..protrudes from both sides (7) European food without a name (6) These passengers ultimately rest and bark advice annoyingly!(8,7) #cryptic www.hindustantimes.com/games/crypti...

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Congrats to the fellow winners and thanks for hosting @crypticblah.bsky.social

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#1ACCWC 510 – PINOCCHIO - OPEN for CLUES www.1across.org/2025/02/16/1... Here’s this week’s clue writing contest

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In this weekend's the i paper, Inquisitor 1895: Neck Rub by Ifor; and Solution to 1893: Team Effort by Luxor @derekharrison.bsky.social @olyduff.bsky.social @mickhodgkin.bsky.social @somsram.bsky.social @jon-summers.bsky.social

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If any crossword setters think they could produce a monthly cryptic crossword and maybe have one ready, I might be able to get you a contract with a new magazine . No mention of money as yet. Message me.

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My Holiday stack for you: 😊 1. A murder mystery set in Kerala 2. Two speculative fiction with geopolitical undertones and intergalactic adventures 3. A contemporary ecological fiction set on a mountain 4. A collection of short stories from various genres Hope you find something you love. #books

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Yesterday’s Acadglobal clue really had me stumped for a bit. Even then the adrenaline of trying to beat some of the fastest solvers each day is something else :) acadglobal.crypticsingh.com/homepage?Ret...

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#1ACCWC 509 - TAVERN - Open for clues. It's a little early here in the UK for the pub but later on I shall certainly sink a pint in one of our locals. The village where I live boasts of only one horse but no less than seven taverns! www.1across.org/2025/02/09/1...

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Today on #CrypticSunday we're solving crosswords by Skirwingle @skirwingle.bsky.social and Dyno. I'm a bit under the weather but hoping to rally, join us at 12! twitch.tv/crypticsunday

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#1ACCWC 508 - BUDGET - Results Here are the results of the contest for BUDGET. Congrats to @crypticblah.bsky.social @sitterxwords.bsky.social and other toppers. www.1across.org/2025/02/09/1...

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www.1across.org/2025/02/07/1... Time to vote @sitterxwords.bsky.social @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social

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#1ACGrids Here are the solutions, annotations and results. Congrats to the toppers. Thanks @KabirFiraque for a brilliant themed puzzle to celebrate #CharlesDickens’ birth anniversary on 7th February. Was a blast to go down memory lane. www.1across.org/2025/02/08/w...

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Almost closing and only a couple of hours left - Don’t forget to post your clues.. #cryptic #clue #contest

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Find H_G_'s blog for Inquisitor 1892, Woodcuts by Dysart (his last puzzle), at: fifteensquared.net/2025/02/04/i... RIP Andy.

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My first #cryptic #crossword for February as #Enigmaya in Hindustan Times Some sample clues Sibling drinks first in cafe (6) Congress may bless changes (8) Sacred chant recalled from heart, namely (6) Maths icon used in Apple computer (9) www.hindustantimes.com/games/crypti...

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#1ACGrids : The puzzle page was loaded 456 times. 58 solvers had a go at it. 44 solvers completed the puzzle and the bonus forms. The remaining solved it partly. Only 11 solvers got the full score. Congrats to the toppers and thanks to Mathrix for the fun puzzle. www.1across.org/2025/02/03/a...

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#1ACCWC 508 - *BUDGET* - open for clues The word is one making headline news in India today - *BUDGET (6)* One clue per person with annotation. Contest open till 1 p.m. IST on Friday 7th Feb 2025 Here is the link for submitting your clues. www.1across.org/2025/02/02/1...

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#1ACCWC 507 - MARRIAGE - Results 1across.org/2025/02/02/1ac… via @somsram Congrats @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social @topwomble.bsky.social and others on the podium 👏👏

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#1ACCWC 507 Time to vote for your favourite clues and pick a winner for “MARRIAGE”. www.1across.org/2025/01/31/1...

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#1ACCWC 507 Have you submitted your cryptic clue for MARRIAGE yet? Please do so on or before 31st Jan 2025 10AM IST www.1across.org/2025/01/26/1...

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#1ACCWC 507 This week’s #cryptic #clue writing contest over at 1ACross is for “MARRIAGE” Bring on your clues.. Last date for submission is 31st Jan (10 IST) www.1across.org/2025/01/26/1...

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#1ACGrids Our second grid for this season is “What the ___!” by Aquifer, exclusively for our solvers. Answers can be submitted by anyone who wishes to participate, on or before EOD 7th Feb. 2025. www.1across.org/2025/01/25/w...

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#1ACCWC 507 New word’s up. www.1across.org/2025/01/26/1...

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#1ACCWC 506 www.1across.org/2025/01/26/1... Congrats to @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social and others on the podium. Great anecdotes - loved them all.

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