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

Must have been Hasselthymi; I’d never put filth in one of my puzzles 🤞🤞

My latest puzzle is up, featuring: Tense in registry office, Gok Wan’s distinctive intonation (5) Evacuation applies to Olympic crowds (5) Spot cream cakes in comms department (8) Many thanks as always to Raider @mycrossword.co.uk #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2502

By some miracle, I’m back in Indy waters as Magus @ puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent Spanking offer? (6) Middle of old age? (5) Superhero split female in two! (4,3)

New PM cryptic out on @mycrossword.co.uk's new, improved mycrossword.co.uk. Including: Can force sink ship? (10) The river's home to one of them (5) Colonist, with relief, welcoming Cape settler (7) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2496

#crossword Bluesky pls repost this request: Please UNFOLLOW the zombie account https://bsky.app/profile/TheVoidTLMB.moth.social.ap.brid.gy , & follow THIS account instead. Ta!

I set today’s cryptic crossword for the FT. Sample clue: Volume penned by Fielding? (5) Solve it FOR FREE: - at ft.com/crosswordapp - by printing it out at ft.com/crossword

I'm back with some more nonsense in today's Independent crossword - hope you enjoy it! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

My latest puzzle is up, featuring: Impressive wild orgies with crowds (9) Old divorcee, having shagged new fellow once, leaves (4,2,6) I’m frustrated by English swear words (4) Thanks as always to Raider @mycrossword.co.uk #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2461

I set today’s cryptic crossword for @the-independent.com Sample clue: Socks and pants abandoned by the side of river (5) Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

Chuffed+ to Indy debut as Magus @ puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent. NODS to Amoeba, Coot & Twm with special thanks to ‪@eimi-indy.bsky.social‬ for boldly putting the lie (the heartless rejection bit) to my 1a.‬ Compiler’s heartless boss rejected rubbish enclosure (9)‬‬

mycrossword.co.uk is a brilliant resource for setters - and now it's had a makeover. Take a look, solve a puzzle, give some feedback, and if you're that way inclined, try making one yourself...

Delighted to be back in the NTSPP slot at Big Dave today, with clues including: Song that might get more to dance? (6) Hard calculation about space rocket (8) Stableboy taking off coat and jumper (3) #cryptic #crossword crypticcrosswords.net/puzzles/ntsp...

I'm delighted to be back as Amoeba in @the-independent.com today, with clues including: Rickety old car hit entrance to college, leaving youngster in cast (5,5) You can solve it for FREE here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... I hope you enjoy it!

I set today’s cryptic crossword for @financialtimes.com Sample clue: Polyester dayglo trousers a thing of the past (9) Solve it FOR FREE… - by printing it off at ft.com/crossword - or solve the interactive version at ft.com/crosswordapp

Please share this far and wide and let any aspiring setters know of this fantastic opportunity… Follow the link below to apply for a FULLY FUNDED place on a @boatmancryptics.co.uk crossword masterclass.

My latest puzzle is now up, featuring: Predictive text found here in Chinese! (7,6) Axe top setter, promoting Bard finally (4) Thanks as always to @raidercrossword.bsky.social #cryptic #crossword www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2407

It's my puzzle in the Independent today, featuring: Thingamabob's in goal (6) Sorry leaders of underperforming club expect stick (3) Pro’s opening two rounds once again rubbish (3-3) #cryptic #crossword puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Cut the head off the Big Bad Wolf? (5) I set today’s cryptic crossword for @financialtimes.com Solve it FOR FREE:- - interactively at ft.com/crosswordapp - by printing it out at ft.com/crossword

I set today’s cryptic crossword for The Independent. Solve FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

I found a suspicious fibre in a tub of margarine. My wife thinks it could be off someone's head, but I can't believe it's not butthair.