Dan Davison
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Teacher. Books, poetry, theatre & I’m learning to set cryptic crosswords
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9 days ago
Also pleased to have today’s Economist slot. Including: Program organ before a new church show (10) Residence lost at one point in divorce proceedings (6,4) Mayor with yen to brand himself an MP for starters? (4,7)
www.economist.com/interactive/...
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Weekend crossword for May 23rd 2026
A weekend crossword based on the week’s news
https://www.economist.com/interactive/mini-crossword/crossword/2026-05-23/
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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social
9 days ago
Pleased to have today's Independent slot. Including: Indian sides in garnish finish off tandoori (6) Carol fast approaching in SEAT (6,5) Where Turks might be slain – but not normally (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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I’m Dave Williams. You’re probably not
12 days ago
DEFINITION OF THE DAY compost, n. Anything put on social media by a business, rather than an individual.
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Maybe Dover Beach sees Arnold disheartened struggling with faith essentially (7) Cryptic clue with handy Venn diagram explainer… niche
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Guinevere 🎲🎲
14 days ago
Honoured to have set Featured Crossword 11
@mycrossword.co.uk
- a good chance to say thanks to Raider for all he does for the community! You’re awesome! Hope you enjoy, please do leave a comment! Outstanding grid, or so we heard? (5) Spots deer - flipping wearing glasses! (8)
#cryptic
#crossword
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Featured crossword No 11 · MyCrossword
Solve Featured crossword No 11 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Guinevere. Published Mon 18 May 2026. Free to solve online.
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/11
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Hello! Made a new puzzle, which I’ve published on
@mycrossword.co.uk
wonderful site. With thanks, as ever…
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3465
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Cryptic crossword No 3,465 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,465 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 36 clues by Guava. Published Sun 17 May 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3465
14 days ago
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Longyfan
16 days ago
Today’s my Indy debut :) Here’s one: Spotted in lover’s pendant, go red (9) Have fun!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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18 days ago
Tango returns to the Times QC today - I hope you enjoy it! Sample clue: Foolishly ignore old punter? (9)
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Raider
18 days ago
I set today's Independent
#cryptic
#crossword
. Featuring sophisticated clues like... Where you'll find Douglas bonking Alf and Simone? (4,2,3)
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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Liari
19 days ago
Back in the Guardian today.
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
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Cryptic crossword No 30,005
Cryptic crossword No 30,005
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30005
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Lette
20 days ago
I have a new puzzle out in the Indy. Hope you enjoy!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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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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Guinevere 🎲🎲
28 days ago
🥰 Not quite believing it’s real yet! 🥰
#cryptic
#crosswords
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Henri
28 days ago
I’m back in the Guardian as Odo with Genius No. 275 🥳
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
If you’ve never tried a Genius puzzle, today’s a bank holiday so pretty much the perfect day to give it a go 😜 (and you get a month to finish it…)
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Genius crossword No 275
Deadline for entries is 23:59 BST on Saturday 30 May. You need to register once and then sign in to theguardian.com to enter our online competition for a £100 monthly prize
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2026/may/04/genius-crossword-no-275
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Josh Roach
about 1 month ago
I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including: As an American, I'm extremely sceptical about vegetable! (9) Grill graduate caught breaking yo-yo? (7) Puff a part of cigarette for Spooner to try (4,1,3) Solve for free here:
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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Liari
about 1 month ago
Back in the Independent today.
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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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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In case anyone needs this right now:
about 1 month ago
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Thinking of poems tonight, and would like to share this often-shared poem, by Mary Oliver, for anyone feeling in despair or feeling lonely:
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Ian Duhig
about 2 months ago
Snow was general all over Stroud. It was falling upon the Tesco Express from its toilet seats and, further westwards, falling into its car park. It was falling too upon the chained trolleys. It lay drifted upon the dashboard of James Joyce's BMW . . .
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Alys Cummings
2 months ago
Very excited to be making my debut in the Indy today as Penelope 😊
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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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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Tom Reagan’s Hat
2 months ago
*facepsalm*
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Raider
5 months 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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Happy Christmas x
5 months ago
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Cryptic grammar question for crossword folk: Terribly guilty? Not if I quit sin (8) Had an eyebrow raised about this clue. Interested in people’s views. Will post the query and my thoughts in reply in case people want to have a go at solving first…
5 months ago
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Coot
6 months ago
As the Times Cryptic is anonymous, I couldn’t possibly reveal the identity of the setter making their debut today …
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Not had much time for setting recently for various reasons but prompted by a special occasion, I‘ve put one together for today… Love you, Dad xxx
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2949
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Cryptic crossword No 2,949 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,949 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Guava. Published Mon 15 Dec 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
https://mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2949
6 months ago
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Confirm this is accessible! Good fun!
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10 months ago
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William Snow
10 months ago
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
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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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Henri
10 months ago
People who are interested in
#cryptic
#crosswords
- LOOK! 👀 Exciting 🥳
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Mitz
10 months ago
360 minutes of knockout football in this tournament. England have been in the lead for 1 minute.
#Champions
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Guinevere 🎲🎲
10 months ago
Anagrams, Reversals, Alternate letters and Dropping letters today… Eagle in out-of-control descent (7) Short, fat professor on the board? (4) Dropping the odds at sign of jovial Meat Loaf cover? (7)
#cryptic
#crossword
#guardian
#quick
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
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Quick cryptic crossword No 69
Quick cryptic crossword No 69
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick-cryptic/69
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Pitch-perfect quiptic - great introduction to cryptic crosswords… recommended!
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10 months ago
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Made a little crossword to experiment with the new mini-grids on Raider’s superb
@mycrossword.co.uk
and have thrown in some of one-word clues, in a playful response to
@henriwords.com
’s latest trend-setting. Hope it’s fun and just about fair.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/74
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Mini crossword No 74 · MyCrossword
Solve Mini crossword No 74 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 6 clues by Guava. Published Thu 24 Jul 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/74
10 months ago
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Raider
11 months ago
🏆 Clue contest No 31 🏆 Submit your best cryptic clue for WINTER using the link below.
www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/31
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Clue contest No 31 · MyCrossword
Clue contest No 31 hosted by EssBee is now OPEN on MyCrossword. Submit your best cryptic clue for WINTER. Published Tue 1 Jul 2025. Free to enter online.
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/31
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Coot
11 months ago
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...
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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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William Snow
11 months ago
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
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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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Raider
12 months ago
Wish you could search through every clue you've ever written on MyCrossword? Now you can…
www.mycrossword.co.uk/clues
CC
@petermoorefuller.bsky.social
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William Snow
about 1 year ago
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
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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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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social
about 1 year ago
I had huge fun joining Martin on this solve. Not sure whether I added to or subtracted from the overall quality of the stream but we laughed a lot so I think we had fun. A very polished solve. Thanks for the opportunity
@thecrypticmystic.bsky.social
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Charlie Methven
about 1 year ago
Methuselah on a Monday with a weird looking grid... What fresh hell is this?
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ALP
about 1 year ago
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)
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https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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William Snow
about 1 year ago
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
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FT
The latest UK and international business, finance, economic and political news, comment and analysis from the Financial Times optimised for your device on app.ft.com.
https://ft.com/crosswordapp
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Charlie Methven
about 1 year ago
I ran out of time to do a centenary crossword, but I couldn't have improved on this clue from my colleague Filbert anyway: Woolf’s title, everything over with inside 24 hours (3,8)
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Charlie Methven
about 1 year ago
I've put together a sometimes opinionated list of tips for setting cryptic crosswords. Hopefully it's useful. I certainly found it useful to try to put some of my setting instincts into words.
charliemethven.com/tips
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Charlie Methven - Tips for setting cryptics
https://charliemethven.com/tips
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With my English teacher’s hat on, just wanted to thank Quirister who blogged this puzzle on 225 for their mention of ‘The Macbeth Murder Mystery’ by James Thurber. As someone who also teaches the Crime genre for the AQA lit B, this story hit the spot perfectly!
www.fifteensquared.net/2025/05/06/i...
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In prophetic cryptic news, I had this clue in February 2024 on
@raidercrossword.bsky.social
wonderful
www.mycrossword.co.uk
Meeting to elect Pope Leo essentially superseding business in Vatican City? (7)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1615...
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Home
Made for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, MyCrossword is a free platform for creating and publishing your own puzzles.
https://www.mycrossword.co.uk
about 1 year ago
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Lette
about 1 year ago
In the Independent today. Hope you enjoy!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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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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Rachel Playforth
about 1 year ago
FAO aspiring and emerging
#crossword
compilers! There's one fully funded place available on November's online Masterclass led by
@boatmancryptics.co.uk
. Applications particularly welcome from groups currently underrepresented in crosswords...
boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-ma...
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Crossword Masterclasses
Visit the post for more.
https://boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-masterclasses-2/
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Flashling
about 1 year ago
Thank you Sitter
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LRLR
about 1 year ago
The notorious David Astle
@dontattempt.bsky.social
makes his debut on
minutecryptic.com
today!
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Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
https://minutecryptic.com
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Twm
about 1 year ago
I set today’s Independent cryptic crossword, free to play here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Veteran Ernie Els can hope to play with son (7,9) Top of wardrobe rank, getting Pledge (7) ‘Lark Ascending’, touching and soft, endlessly wonderful (5)
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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.
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