Yes this. And definitely the last bit π you canβt win!
07.10.2025 19:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0@guineverecryptic.bsky.social
Love cryptic crosswords, long time solver, now honoured to be a setter! ADHD and Mensa member - owning the wonderful US βtwice exceptionalβ label π₯° π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ²π²
Yes this. And definitely the last bit π you canβt win!
07.10.2025 19:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Looking forward to it! π
07.10.2025 19:22 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Only two? ;-) I do love a nice βhidden-across-three-or-fourβ myself π
07.10.2025 19:02 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0And one of my pet frustrations - why, oh why, can we not have A=Association?! We have Institute and Societyβ¦ and Automobile Associationβ¦ but for some reason we canβt possibly just manage Association on its own!
Rant over π
You could probably work it out but I bet youβll refuse that too ;-)
I totally agree, but the problem I have is that the list is not up to date enough. It definitely contains many things the average person would never know - and excludes many they wouldβ¦
β¦I guess it depends who you want to cater to. A mix, ideally, I thinkβ¦ gently bring new people in and gently educate existing ones? π€·ββοΈ
07.10.2025 18:46 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Yes absolutely! I do agree with the need for a source, but I think it maybe needs to be a source that is kept up to date more regularly? There are all sorts of abbreviations that are in Chambers that you would never expect the average person to know. Maybe the average crossword solver, butβ¦
07.10.2025 18:45 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Freelance, no HR sorry. Iβve got one answer! π
07.10.2025 18:27 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0G as in G8 is in Chambers though. I would like to see W/D/L for Win, Draw, Loss and also L for large and S for small. All of those really *should* be in the dictionary by now.
07.10.2025 18:26 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 4 π 0Time for a relaxing bath - and to even it out and make sure I donβt relax too much, Iβm taking @henriwords.com with me.
His debut in the @theguardian.com - goodness me, what *are* you like?! π€
ππ you should know better than to feel bad because one commenter doesnβt like it ;-)
07.10.2025 18:14 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Yes, this is interesting! I always feel a bit cheated when a hidden is inside a single word - but I donβt know why really!
07.10.2025 17:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0My latest Toughie is out today, with clues like:
Discussed grandmaster's openings (8) βοΈ
You can solve it in the newspaper or on the Telegraph puzzles app, or here: www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...
I hope you enjoy it!
So sorry I didnβt manage to get back to you on this one, itβs been a bit crazy and havenβt been well, so been up against it a bit!
06.10.2025 23:39 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0New crossword puzzle now up on My Crossword (mycrossword.co.uk). Iβm so grateful to @liari.bsky.social, @guineverecryptic.bsky.social, and others for thoughtful critiques and encouragement. Your support is helping me grow and sharpen my skills! So thanks a ton.
06.10.2025 17:30 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0But youβre far from the first to do itβ¦ so I accepted!
06.10.2025 16:02 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0It is printedβ¦
06.10.2025 10:59 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Itβs a Genius puzzle. I donβt think youβre supposed to say thatβ¦ π #toethecompanyline
06.10.2025 10:57 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0So pleased for Odo/Henri - this is absolutely more than deserved and I might even be a big brave girl and have a go at it! π Congratulations! And welcome to the Guardian setter crew!
#cryptic #crosswords
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06.10.2025 00:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The Browser Crossword Cryptic #241 by Larry Kline October 5, 2025 - edited by Dan Feyer 3 cryptic clues from the crossword: You have to fill it during long rides (4) U.S. anthem is played with gusto (10) Browser crossword constructor and editor ultimately in error (7)
I have a new #cryptic #crossword out today β my fifth puzzle for The Browser π I'll post a few clues this week...
Sadly, weekly cryptics in The Browser will wrap up at the end of this year βΉοΈ DM me for details on how to get the puzzles
Thanks to long-time editor Dan Feyer and all the test-solvers!
Finished this and it was a joy! Highly recommended, enjoy!
#cryptic #crossword
Itβs not just me! I just admitted this on #crypticsunday
05.10.2025 12:16 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0It's not just me with a new cryptic on MyCrossword this weekend! We'll be solving a couple live at 12 noon, set by Umpire @mpcryptics.bsky.social and Flush @4flush.bsky.social #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
What, or who, am I celebrating with a new cryptic on MyCrossword today? Solve to find out! π
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2752
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05.10.2025 09:56 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0It was a pleasure and honour to test as always - itβs a great puzzle, highly recommended!
05.10.2025 00:58 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0It was a pleasure and honour to test as always - itβs a great puzzle, highly recommended!
05.10.2025 00:58 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Have you tried Minute Cryptic? Itβs a great way to get the hang of it - one clue a day - just watch the videos and they explain how it works every day!
04.10.2025 18:44 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Petition to get Klopp back? π
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