Also love the @unchcrosswords.com - Parseword partnership! Really good clues!

Today's Independent puzzle by Atrica is something special puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

We were so pleased to see a copy of our cryptic crossword mag on the #OnlyConnect set! (thanks @quizzydan.bsky.social) Looking forward to the new series starting at 8pm. New issue of Unch is incoming too - you can pre-order a copy or sign up for our mailing list here: unchcrosswords.com

TONIGHT. 8PM. Like a persistent rash that the cream won't quite clear away, ONLY CONNECT IS BACK. Sorry about that.

🚨 Only Connect is back 🚨

Ep. 157: Going Off-Grid with Brooke Husic (Puzzmo Crosswords) We chat with @xws.bsky.social about showrunning @puzzmo.com’s daily crossword, her prolific career as a constructor, the impact of cultural biases on puzzles, the perils of editing, and so! much! more!! secretlives.games/157-going-of...

Just on the off chance that any of you enjoy #cryptic #crossword puzzles, last Friday's Times xword, by Roger Phillips, is maybe the best puzzle I've ever seen. Nearly every clue is virtuoso showmanship from the setter. Incredible. Cracking The Cryptic have a good video breakdown here […]

I set today's Featured puzzle which includes a clue which may or may not have been inspired by @crackingthecryptic.bsky.social 👀 Beef with Minute Cryptic clues (6) www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/15

Delighted to be making my debut as Flush in the Independent today! 😄 Sample clues include: - Social pint I arranged for elected officials (11) - Row with son over right way to bond (7) - Body temperature, roughly (5) Hope you enjoy! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Round 1 of the US & Canada #Cryptic #Crossword Championships starts in 10 minutes! 🤩 If you registered, log in now at crypticsingh.com and refresh the page until the crossword displays Speed counts, but accuracy is more important - review your entries before you submit! 🤓 #USCanadaCrypticCC 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

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I don't normally like podcasts, John, but this is delicious. #cryptic offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/04/26/e...

New setter on MyCrossword: www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3674

In between the football and the tennis and the cricket we bring you the true summer sport of solving crosswords live online - join us at 12 to tackle new cryptics by Hasslethymi and Kempley @rkempley.bsky.social #CrypticSunday twitch.tv/crypticsunday

I set today’s @parseword.com Wireless missing one essentially redundant element (5) As seen in my alphabetical puzzle in @unchcrosswords.com Solve for free here. www.parseword.com/daily #cryptic #crossword

Parseword #164 ⚡️ 43s 💎 Perfect 🗿 Challenge Mode Solid clue from Bard in @unchcrosswords.com

We built Parseword to try and help folks get into cryptic crosswords: www.parseword.com. The UI is designed to help folks learn the conventions of cryptics through play, rather than requiring a lot of reading upfront. If you try it and have any feedback, let me know.

I want to learn how to complete a cryptic crossword. Anybody got any recommendations for a 101 type guide?

Here's the link for the cryptic I made at 8am (thanks, summer. Thummer). xlufz.ratnakar.org/exost/xwd-ae...

Very pleased to be making my debut as Garson in the Guardian today 😊 www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...

“Count endless data on card after opening of ballot (7)” (Paul, Guardian 29426)

@crypticblah.bsky.social shop.newsthump.com/product/gram...

@bechillcomedian.bsky.social Hey Bec, great to hear you on the podcast saying you enjoy cryptics - I'd love to share a copy of our little cryptic mag with you if you'd like one? If so please DM me. Ta!

New episode of @aproblemsquared.bsky.social - answering the question: "What's the perfect arrangement of black squares in a crossword?" (amongst other things) creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

On our #CrypticSunday stream today, we're tackling 22 different MyCrossword setters! One cryptic was entirely set by emaherself, and one by 21 people collaborating as Platypus, led by @tpgrammar.bsky.social. Join us at 12 noon BST! twitch.tv/crypticsunday

It's been a while, but here's a little cryptic from me over on @mycrossword.co.uk! Sample clues: "Let's bail out a French institution (8)" "Investigator to grill pop star again? (10)" "Astronomical map made from potato printing? (4,5)" www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3643

Happy 4th and 250th to American friends who are celebrating today 🎉 Wonderful #crypticclue here by Stella Zawistowski (on Instagram) I’m going both ways to acknowledge someone who makes America great (9)

DZO = CROSS

Each episode of the Off Grid podcast is inspired by a cryptic crossword, but doesn't need any cryptic knowledge to listen. Me and Paul were their guests (sorry, General Knowledge and Major Detail) for Episode 73 a couple of months ago, and had a fun time: offgrid.tlmb.net/2026/05/31/p... #OffGridPod

You can try my latest cryptic crossword over on My Crossword. Comments and/or feedback always welcome #cryptic #crossword

Oh today’s @parseword.com clue is one of mine from @unchcrosswords.com issue 1 😁 And it’s geographically accurate! 🤓 (thanks @liari.bsky.social for the heads-up) www.parseword.com/daily

Whoo! I've just published my first crossword. It's free to play at the link below. I hope people like it! #CrypticCrosswords #Puzzles #crosswords www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3633

🏆 Clue contest No 43 🏆 Submit your best #cryptic #clue for ARCHIVES using the link below. www.mycrossword.co.uk/contests/43

Particularly interesting contributions from The General in this one, I thought. 😉

Solved four clues so far and that’s enough to recommend! Loving it! www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3623... #cryptic #crossword

Pleased to have compiled this week's Featured puzzle on mycrossword.co.uk. Inc: University dons returning elitist prize (5) Played match to end? Nothing odd in that (5) Support introduction of recycled carrier bags (3) mycrossword.co.uk/featured/14 fifteensquared.net/2026/06/29/m...

Took @unchcrosswords.com issue 3 back to Powderham today, this time checking off a few clues between acts at the Lewis Capaldi gig. Like all the cool kids. (Yes I am using a shirt as a sun shade there. Again - *cool kids*.)

Throwback to almost a year ago, when @susiemesure.bsky.social called out the massive gender imbalance in cryptic crosswords (around 3h46). We have seen some small improvements - bigger some places than others - but there is still a long way to go. www.youtube.com/live/V0cIy6q...

Nice to see @petermoorefuller.bsky.social on @parseword.com today with a clue from @unchcrosswords.com 😃

Look at these beauties 🤩

Two weeks until the start of the US & Canada #Cryptic #Crossword Championships! 🤩🏅💰 NOT just for advanced solvers - we want as many #puzzle lovers and cryptic-curious folk participating as possible! Register for free at www.crypticsingh.com (photo is optional) Please share! #USCanadaCrypticCC 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

Hey, today’s parseword.com clue is one of mine ☺️

Cryptic Sunday meet-up in August! All friends of the stream and indeed friends of Unch very welcome to join us for a picnic (probably) and general crosswordy chat.

Have a go at Pat’s bonkers alliterative puzzle - it’s not as hard as it looks, I promise… In fact he’s almost kind if you’re paying attention 😜

I'm really happy with the line-up for Issue 4: Angel Armand Crenditi 'Eck Gennaro Guinevere Madcap Mort PostMark The Void

You haven't joined Cryptic Crossweird yet? Subscribe now! www.patreon.com/CrypticCross... Two clues from my puzzle: Cryptic novice copying some letters? It makes things easier (11) 😉 Measure of disgust from Kevin Kline or Chris Klein after Larry Kline joins Calvin Klein at film's premiere (3,6) 🤣

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Hey #cryptic #crossword people [and in particular those familiar with / reasonably competent at the barred thematic format]… I seek a volunteer to test solve my proposed next HenriWords subscriber puzzle Here’s a picture of it, in case that helps 😆 DM me if you’re interested 📥

New to cryptics or still finding them hard? Join a small group of beginners, along with some friendly helpers, supporting each other with tips and explanations! Love this! #cryptic #crossword