I’m a plodding solver and it took a few hours but I finished the @henriwords.com @unchcrosswords.com barred crossword last night. What a tour de force! The PDM when I understood ‘the thing’ was a delight. Thank you.

Really enjoyed @mpcryptics.bsky.social puzzle in second issue of @unchcrosswords.com

Number 11 from me - please give it a whirl... Knock sculpture over and say nothing! (5) Thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @mycrossword.co.uk #cryptic #crossword mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3086

I’m in New York right now if any crossword types are here! #cryptic #crossword

Number 11 from me - please give it a whirl... Knock sculpture over and say nothing! (5) Thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @mycrossword.co.uk #cryptic #crossword mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3086

www.1across.org/2026/01/24/v... Voting is now open Host @clairebennie.bsky.social #1ACCWC 550 #cryptic #clue #contest

#1ACCWC 550 19 clues in so far. A few more hours left to enter the competition - Get your clue in if you haven’t already. The 2026 Leader board is waiting for you. #cryptic #crossword #clue #contest

So lovely to come home to Unch. That’s my holiday downtime sorted…

I find something pleasing about the referee’s gloves in the Masters (and their whole demeanour tbh)

#1ACCWC 549 www.1across.org/2026/01/18/1... Congrats to Ruskin @clairebennie.bsky.social and all those on the podium. Thanks for a fun word @lowdowncryptic.bsky.social

Why not enter a clue for this week’s word? www.1across.org/2026/01/18/1...

Find many of your favorite setters, along with some you might not have heard from in a while or maybe at all — it’s a fun one! 👇

#cryptic #crossword

Watch out Keir - I've made it to Number Ten! Hope you enjoy this - let me know... mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2901

BOUDICA clues: Time to vote folks! www.1across.org/2025/11/28/1... #crossword #cryptic

It’s my birthday! Make me happy by entering a clue for BOUDICA. (I came up with a nice &lit and then remembered I can’t play this week…)

Issue 2 available for (pre)sale now: unchcrosswords.com

#cryptic #crossword

Why not set a clue this week? And research a powerful woman while you're at it... www.1across.org/2025/11/23/1...

More Unch to brighten up your January! Pre-order now! 🎉

It's the Seasonal Reposting Competition! Repost this over the weekend, and on Sunday one lucky person will win a signed copy of one of my books. For you or the #crossword addict in your life: 50 fiendish @theguardian.com #puzzles and all the stories behind them: boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-bo...

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! 😊

Think @perrydewynter.bsky.social might like this clue: Delivered cheeses for picnic (6) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2825

Betty - the sub postmistress on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social - is a legend. Je suis Betty.

After a short break, here's my ninth #cryptic #crossword. Feedback welcome. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2825

Close… DMC’s clue was my gold choice.

Number 8. Perhaps a bit meta...? mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2671

South East London at the end of summer

A hot splash of colour for a hot day in South London. Fun stuff from Met Works.

Would love a couple more solves and feedback over the weekend…. Yours - learning a lot from this learned community - Claire

Number 7 includes my longest ever clue! A pint to the first person who correctly identifies the theme, and replies to this post with one word… www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2634

Number 6 is out. Feedback welcome for this improver. Thanks. www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2562

This week's Clue of the Week winner! #crypticcrosswords youtube.com/shorts/0nDp2...

Five is live! Please have a go. Thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @mycrossword.co.uk www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2527

Number four is live! Thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @mycrossword.co.uk. Feedback for this improver welcome. www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2497

This arrival feels like a milestone…

I think I was predestianed to see this

@pickardje.bsky.social would do this better but has inspired me to reflect…

Third cryptic crossword now at mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2453. Would welcome comments.

Fluffy meanwhile meadow in Wembley.

One of London’s best spaces, in full spring flow.