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Crossword-botherer. Occasionally seen all over the place.
pinned post!
Tango returns in the Times QC today, with clues including: Fling a menu, furiously expressive (10) Solve it in the paper or here:
www.thetimes.com/puzzleclub/c...
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Subscribe to The Times & The Sunday Times today and get unlimited digital access on the web and our smartphone and tablet apps.
https://www.thetimes.com/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50523
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Today is the first day of our proper honeymoon, and I am choosing not to read anything into 4a in the Times... 😳
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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social
1 day ago
If you've packed the Christmas decorations away in the loft, done all the crosswords in the print media and you find yourself at a loose end, there *is* a Stamp in the Independent today.
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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CranberryFez
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Interested in setting cryptic crosswords, or improving ... or just finding out more? Following on from Raider's excellent advice at
@mycrossword.co.uk
, I've started a new blog series looking at how and why cryptics work:
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/setting...
Hope it's useful / interesting!
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Setting Things Right: The Manifezto Pt.1 · MyCrossword
Hi all, welcome to **Setting Things Right** – aka *The Manifezto* (thanks Henri!) – a blog looking at not just *how* cryptic clues and puzzles work, but *why...
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/setting-things-right-the-manifezto-pt-1
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𝙏𝙬𝙢
3 days ago
Very happy to be back in the Independent with a crossword today. I wrote it in 2023, when the world champion at 24ac wasn’t so famous and the brothers in 21dn weren't talking! Devious new clue following edit (9) Harry owes cash for present (8) Free at
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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𝙏𝙬𝙢
5 days ago
I set today’s Sunday Telegraph prize Toughie
www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/
"Tangled up in Blue" ultimately discarded by music magazine (8) Character from "Lewis" close to suspect on slope (6)
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Telegraph Puzzles
Telegraph Puzzles - Play daily online games including crosswords, sudoku, kakuro, codewords, PlusWord and more
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/
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Guinevere 🎲🎲
5 days ago
With regard to getting answers, new year, new you? (11) Setter becoming single – time to lose weight? (4) Bury playwright, Harold, without his head? (5) Dice Quiptic today 🎲🥰 Keen for these to be accessible as a next step from the Quick Cryptic, so feedback very welcome!
#cryptic
#crossword
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Quiptic crossword No 1,363
Quiptic crossword No 1,363
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quiptic/1363
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Dan Dickens
6 days ago
I set today’s Guardian Prize crossword. You can take it slowly: Two girls in brief medley (7) Finish from Lionel Messi resolved matters? (6) Grand National winner allowed to carry small load (9)
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...
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Prize crossword No 29,894
Prize crossword No 29,894
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/29894?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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josh (auldfriend99)
13 days ago
(daft punk One More Time voice) Auld Lang Syne
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Thanks to everyone who solved my puzzles in 2025, knowingly or otherwise. I've had lots of fun, and there's more to come in 2026...
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Aw sheeeeeeeeeeeeit
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Isiah Whitlock: Veep and The Wire actor dies at 71
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyw56687z3o
8 days ago
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Raider
9 days ago
With so many people taking up setting recently, I’ve put together a quick guide to help you get started.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/becomin...
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Becoming a Cryptic Setter · MyCrossword
So you want to set cryptic crosswords... why? You know there's no money in it, right? Okay, fine. You've been warned. If you do, however, love puzzles and ...
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/becoming-a-cryptic-setter
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A long shot, but does anyone happen to have a copy of yesterday's Daily Telegraph, ideally with crossword untouched?
10 days ago
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Raider
11 days ago
And here's the blog:
www.fifteensquared.net/2025/12/29/m...
I’m really grateful to Fifteensquared for including MyCrossword. If you have a moment, commenting on this post (and the other new ones to come) would be much appreciated and helps show there’s genuine interest in them featuring the site.
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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social
11 days ago
Both delighted and proud that my 100th puzzle on MyCrossword is also the first in the new collaboration between
mycrossword.co.uk
and
fifteensquared.net
. The puzzle can be found here:
www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/1
I hope you enjoy it.
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Featured crossword No 1 · MyCrossword
Solve Featured crossword No 1 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by PostMark. Published Mon 29 Dec 2025. Free to solve online.
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/1
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Dave Gorman
15 days ago
Happy Christmas… I got you a crossword. (Today’s Telegraph Toughie)
www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...
Clues include: Frank’s suggestion for anything in Yorkshire (9) Charge new iPhone less on Mac (7) With Camilla’s backing, regularly tells King to roll joint (5) No spoilers, ta!
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Telegraph Puzzles
Telegraph Puzzles - Play daily online games including crosswords, sudoku, kakuro, codewords, PlusWord and more
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzzle/?source=crossword&number=3607#crossword/toughie-crossword/toughie-crossword-77737
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Charlie Methven
15 days ago
A rare but fun appearance by the gaffer Eimi in the Independent today, featuring this absolute corker: Pinter play involving three people: a woman and two men (8)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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tpgrammar
16 days ago
A new Platypus has arrived on
@mycrossword.co.uk
17 setters have written lovely clues, such as - Last bits of mixed herb stuffing to go inside turkey (5) - Providing weapons to suppress the French is dreadful (8) - Candytuft is submerged by Italian river with the passing of time (6) Check it out!
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Cryptic crossword No 2,972 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,972 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Platypus. Published Tue 23 Dec 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2972
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Tango returns in the Times QC today, with clues including: Fling a menu, furiously expressive (10) Solve it in the paper or here:
www.thetimes.com/puzzleclub/c...
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Digital Subscriptions | Subscribe to The Times & The Sunday Times
Subscribe to The Times & The Sunday Times today and get unlimited digital access on the web and our smartphone and tablet apps.
https://www.thetimes.com/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/puzzles/crossword/50523
17 days ago
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PeterMF
17 days ago
Delighted to be back as Bard in the
@the-independent.com
today.
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Big cheese beat restriction, having discovered tax not applicable (3,6) Very impressive bit of extreme picknicking (4) Here’s the family engaged in some extreme picknicking on Skye.
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Unch Crosswords
19 days ago
If you like cryptic crosswords repost this
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Rob Jacques
20 days ago
If the Epstein Files have left you with a thirst for large areas of blacked-out blocks, why not have a go at my Christmas jumbo cryptic crossword in the
@financialtimes.com
? Print the pdf here:
www.ft.com/content/9f5a...
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FT Jumbo Crossword: Number 18,244
https://www.ft.com/content/9f5a4d48-a3f6-4b54-9ee4-ae8608cc789b
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Guinevere 🎲🎲
20 days ago
Local farmer hides baby born in a stable? (4) They’re looked after mostly by shepherds, to begin with (5) Nice gal resolved to become heavenly (7) Happy Christmas! Looking for something to get you into the spirit? Dice returns this week with some festive fun, I hope you enjoy!
#cryptic
#crossword
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Quick cryptic crossword No 90
Quick cryptic crossword No 90
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick-cryptic/90
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Unch Crosswords
28 days ago
Get your 2026 self a little treat! Unch Issue 2 is out in January - you can ensure you don't miss out by pre-ordering a copy now... Go to
unchcrosswords.com
to reserve YOURS! This one has eight of our usual standard cryptics, plus a fun alphabetical *and* an exciting thematic as well!
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Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
https://unchcrosswords.com
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Coot
22 days ago
Hard on the heels of yesterday’s excitement, I’m delighted to be back in the Independent today. Clues include: At Arsenal, United fan starts to dance so wildly it makes ground shake (3,7,5) Help oneself to son’s chips (5)
#cryptic
#crossword
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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I'm back as Weatherman in the Toughie today, with clues including: Wrong copper parts in an old car (10)
www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...
23 days ago
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Tom the Dancing Bug, by Ruben Bolling
24 days ago
Rob Reiner's incredible trailer for "This Is Spinal Tap" -
boingboing.net/2025/03/19/t...
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The meta 1984 trailer for "This Is Spinal Tap"
I was alerted on BlueSky by Nom DePlume to this fantastic meta alt-trailer for the 1984 movie This Is Spinal Tap, featuring Rob Reiner.
https://boingboing.net/2025/03/19/the-meta-1984-trailer-for-this-is-spinal-tap.html
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Rachel Playforth
26 days ago
A busy weekend featuring two family birthdays, a West End show and a Christmas party, but in between we're looking forward to crosswords by
@iguesscryptics.bsky.social
and
@henriwords.com
. Join us at 12!
#CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
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Twitch
Twitch is the world
https://twitch.tv/crypticsunday
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The Void ザ・ヴォイド
29 days ago
I set the
#cryptic
#crossword
in today’s The Independent. Solve it for free online here(select 11th Dec):
https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent?puzzleDate=20251211
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent?puzzleDate=20251211
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Coot
30 days ago
I’m delighted to report that my friendly, feathered alter ego Loon makes another appearance in the Times Quick Cryptic slot today. A slightly tricky one judging by the early SNITCH.
#cryptic
#crossword
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Courtesy of today's Times, we have a new entry for my "How have so many solvers never heard of THAT PERSON?!" list
about 1 month ago
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Steve Mossberg
about 1 month ago
Maybe 8 out of 10 Cats ended prematurely, in for broadcast (8) It's a pleasure, as always, to set The Independent
#cryptic
#crossword
, especially one with such a lovely palindromic number. I hope it brightens your day!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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Delighted to see CtC on BlueSky - and this is a really enjoyable video
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about 1 month ago
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William Snow
about 1 month ago
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent. Sample clue: Flamboyant playwright - Coward? - lies around (5,5) Solve it here FOR FREE:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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I really enjoyed watching
@quizzydan.bsky.social
tackling my latest Indy from 1hr27m here - the rest is also worth your time!
www.twitch.tv/videos/26353...
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Twitch
Twitch is the world
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2635373593
about 1 month ago
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Chris Lancaster, the Telegraph's puzzles editor, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year, and is fundraising for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle - please donate if you can:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
about 1 month ago
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A nice MyCrossword debut here (though not a first puzzle ever) - if you get the chance, please take a look & give some feedback
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2920
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Cryptic crossword No 2,920 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,920 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by astonvilla1. Published Thu 4 Dec 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2920
about 1 month ago
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I set today's Independent puzzle - but I won't make a song and dance about it.
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
about 1 month ago
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Chris Lancaster, the Telegraph's puzzles editor, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year, and is fundraising for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle - please donate if you can:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
about 1 month ago
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Unch Crosswords
about 1 month ago
Thanks to everyone who's pre-ordered a copy of Issue 2 (out in January) - we've raised enough money to cover printing already! If you've not ordered yours yet DON'T MISS OUT - go to
unchcrosswords.com
and secure a copy now.
#Cryptic
#Crosswords
#CrypticCrosswords
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Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
https://unchcrosswords.com
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Henri
about 1 month ago
Oh, what a lovely write-up of the marvellous Glyph (aka
@petermoorefuller.bsky.social
) Guardian Genius puzzle! (I had a preview of this puzzle back in the summer and I *knew* it was something rather special 👏👏👏)
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Crossword editor’s desk: a genius uncloaked
The many ambiguities in a recent puzzle are teased out …
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/crossword-blog/2025/dec/01/crossword-editors-desk-a-genius-uncloaked
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about 1 month ago
@amoebacrosswords.bsky.social
Very pleased to make my debut in the Times Quick Cryptic today! Hope you enjoy it.
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Unch Crosswords
about 1 month ago
I'm very excited about the excellent puzzles we've got lined up for Issue 2, coming out in January. Setters this time will be: ALP Gennaro Catnip The Void Heron Ruskin Umpire Crenditi Bard Henri That's 8 standard cryptics, an alphabetical jigsaw, and a barred thematic. Fun!
unchcrosswords.com
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Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
https://unchcrosswords.com
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This is a great opportunity for newer setters to get feedback & exposure! (the good sort, not the cold sort)
add a skeleton here at some point
about 1 month ago
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Dan Dickens
about 1 month ago
I set today’s Guardian Prize crossword. Don’t be scared. Waistcoat good for pulling? (7) Finished eating skinned sea bass fillet (6) On stage (3)
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...
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Prize crossword No 29,865
Prize crossword No 29,865
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/prize/29865?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Excellent clue in today's Times: Fly back from China in 747? (4)
about 1 month ago
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William Snow
about 1 month ago
You should do today’s Times cryptic. And then you should do today’s Financial Times cryptic. Including: Giant bird with many wings taking flight (5) Solve it FOR FREE … - at
ft.com/crosswordapp
- printing it out at
ft.com/crossword
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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
Very pleased indeed to have had the opportunity to compile today's Times Crossword.
www.thetimes.com/puzzles/cros...
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Times Cryptic No 29398 | Puzzles | The Times & The Sunday Times
Times Cryptic No 29398
https://www.thetimes.com/puzzles/crossword/times-cryptic-no-29398-7ckkhtxs9
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Unch Crosswords
about 1 month ago
Issue 2 available for (pre)sale now:
unchcrosswords.com
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Always worth watching again - Italian singer Adriano Celentano's song that sounds like it's in English, but is actually gibberish
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU-w...
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Adriano Celentano canta "Prisencolinensinainciusol" da "Formula due" del 1973
YouTube video by Rai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU-wH8SrFro
about 2 months ago
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Josh Roach
about 2 months ago
I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including: Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3) Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7) Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4) Solve for free here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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