I started doing crosswords on the metro yesterday. I took this photo near the gates, however, as the train was packed.

A new #cryptic #crossword by me, including the sample clues: Annoyed shopper on Thursday, having nothing in (5) Graduate died taking drug and drink (4) National newspaper follows Father Atkins around (9) www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2742 All hail the mighty architect @mycrossword.co.uk !

Delighted to have compiled today's Indy puzzle. I hope you enjoy. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

It's not quite right to say that my first mini took me three months to set, but it's not wrong either. Paging @cranberryfez.bsky.social & @charliemethven.bsky.social, who I know both tried to do this, and for everyone else: Demonstrate way of filling empty spliff (4,3) mycrossword.co.uk/mini/122

@guineverecryptic.bsky.social sets today's Indy cryptic, and I think you should do it! I find it the right puzzle for a Tuesday morning: it's both gentle and inspiring for those getting into regular cryptics.

Hello! Now I'm a two-time cryptic crossword setter! Many thanks to @crypticblah.bsky.social for test-solving my latest puzzle. Here's the link: mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2472 Sample clue from the puzzle: Pastor takes on job to provide brainrot, for example (9) #cryptic #crossword