I was on a train at the same table as Sir David Attenborough (c. 1989) and only saw in the paper that it was his birthday as he was getting off. I had studiously avoided bothering him but would definitely have wished him a happy birthday had I known.

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.

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...

As the Times Cryptic is anonymous, I couldn’t possibly reveal the identity of the setter making their debut today …

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

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

Very pleased indeed to have had the opportunity to compile today's Times Crossword. www.thetimes.com/puzzles/cros...

It’s been a while, but my latest puzzle is now up, featuring: What could make big bin perfect? (4,2,3) Finance issue almost over for neighbours (5,4) Many thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2880

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You know when you've been Tangoed! I'm very pleased to make my debut in the Times QC slot. I hope you'll find it approachable and fun: www.thetimes.com/puzzleclub/c...

I wrote a blog post for @mycrossword.co.uk about how setters can identify and calibrate how difficult (or otherwise) their own puzzles are: www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/the-dif... If you’re a setter, an aspiring setter or just curious as to how these things work - give it 4 minutes of your time! 😊

Sample clue from my cryptic crossword in today’s FT: Location of industrial strikes within Catalan village (5) You can solve this puzzle FOR FREE: - at ft.com/crosswordapp - by printing it out at ft.com/crossword

It’s me in the Independent today. Sample clue: Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5) You can solve this cryptic crossword FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

Highly recommended. Congratulations @petermoorefuller.bsky.social!

I’m back in the Indy today! Featuring: 🔴 Red, gold and brown a bit too much (6) 🎖️ Call it a day having received medal and diamonds (2,2,3) 🎵 Show Me Love, Spinning Around and Come What May? (7) Play for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Rather chuffed to report that my friendly, feathered and equally foolish alter ego Loon makes his debut in The Times Quick Cryptic series today. #cryptic #crossword

Now a load of you have had a chance to get your hands on Issue One, please do share your feedback! You can contact us via our Contact page here: unchcrosswords.com#contact Any suggestions, comments on particular puzzles/clues, questions etc etc all very much welcomed.

Finally it landed on the doormat. Looks great - well done @unchcrosswords.com! Goes well with the tablecloth too!

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the FT. Sample clue: Virtuous man lifted toilet seat (5) You can solve this puzzle FOR FREE - at ft.com/crosswordapp - by printing it off at ft.com/crossword

Today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent is awful, but hopefully you’ll like it. Sample clue: In high spirits, Gary Lineker finally comes out (3) Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

It seems that I have quite a large family in northern Italy

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the FT. Sample clue: Turn, turn … I’m turning left twice (8) You can solve it FOR FREE - at ft.com/crosswordapp - by printing it at ft.com/crossword

Subtly downgrade a band: Half man, half wafer

I'm back in the Indy today, with clues like: Mouthy art student is trying, to an extent (9) Solve for free here - I hope you enjoy it! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

It’s my puzzle in the Independent today. (Wot, no Phi? He’s back tomorrow). Clues include: Wet and cold, perhaps, one covers up at home (6) Strong birds? Turkeys and geese to name two (5) Security protecting Harris finally leaves (5) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Delighted to be featured in the first edition!

Chuffed and amazed to be back in the Indy as Magus @ puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent *hides behind sofa* Hide from Jersey Boy’s Brothers? (8) Nick Knowles’s ultimate essential? (5) Ben & Jerry’s ice cream opened by bird (9)

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Take a chance and have a go at my latest cryptic crossword for the Independent… Sample clue: Green plastic Cava bottles one’s opening before party (7) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

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Challenge accepted! www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/115

Anyone fall for the decoy mini-theme amongst the 3 quoted clues?

My gift to the theme-blind today in the Independent, featuring: Give funny order to “be calm and get wine” (6) Fruit that woman fed to hawks (8) Number 1? He’s picked Pope! (8) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I set today's Independent cryptic crossword, with clues like: Show involving Post Office framing worker (5) Solve for FREE here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent. Sample clue: What’s close to eight, closer to nine, and closer to eleven too? (3) Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

My first stab at a Quiptic proved surprisingly popular. So here’s another. All the usual thanks to @mycrossword.co.uk #Quiptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/280

My latest puzzle is now up, featuring: Secretary opens kinky sex mail (4) Commotion about wandering nude in city (7) Way one might travel in or through crowds (5) Many thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2607

I set today’s cryptic crossword for the Financial Times. Sample clue: I spent a morning in bed, which is unusual (5) You can solve it FOR FREE… - at ft.com/crosswordapp - by printing it out at ft.com/crossword

🥁🥁🥁 Coming Soon — a brand new cryptic crossword magazine we’re calling Unch. Interested? Sign up for email updates at unchcrosswords.com to find out more. And we’d love it if you could repost this to your own followers 👍

Thrilled to debut today as Major in the Indy. Including: Old enough for starters to purchase cigarette? (2,3) Free type of takeaway's set aside cold (5) With special thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @catnipxword.bsky.social Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Apropos of very little, I thought I’d try my hand at a Quiptic. Interested to see what folk think. www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/273 Thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk #crossword #nottootricky

puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Here's my latest Independent cryptic, featuring: 🎥 Animated picture returned with wee statuette (8) 📰 Repeat Phi puzzle in publication (3,1,5) ✍️ Sharing a tip, star signs books here (9) 👽 Time machine transports rank little creatures with eight legs (10)

I have the Indy slot today. Sample clues: Line attached to electronic plug? (4) Broadcast on genes, the historical building blocks? (10) Bishop having sex when in his cups, stops (8) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I'm back in the Independent today! Clues include: Sits alone, refreshed after hot shower in winter (10) Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

@marinahyde is normally very good indeed, but today she is on fire. A superb piece that should be posted to every former member of the Post Office board, to remind them that people think they should be held accountable and not walk away scot-free. #shameful www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It’s my puzzle in the Independent today. Hope you enjoy! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I set today’s puzzle in the Independent, featuring: He thought he was mad, asserted leader of council (9) Check statement of one chasing after lecturer (5) Lubed up Greek scored no problem (4) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the FT. Sample clue: Part of the artichoke (5) Solve it FOR FREE… - at ft.com/crosswordapp - by printing it out at ft.com/crossword

I set today’s cryptic crossword for the Independent. Sample clue: The tips of leaves and branches are blended for infusion (6,3) Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent