Guinevere 🎲🎲's Avatar

Guinevere 🎲🎲

@guineverecryptic.bsky.social

Love cryptic crosswords, long time solver, now honoured to be a setter! ADHD and Mensa member - owning the wonderful US ’twice exceptional’ label πŸ₯° 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎲🎲

205 Followers  |  184 Following  |  1,312 Posts  |  Joined: 13.11.2024  |  2.3734

Latest posts by guineverecryptic.bsky.social on Bluesky

Yes this. And definitely the last bit πŸ˜‚ you can’t win!

07.10.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to it! πŸ˜‚

07.10.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Only two? ;-) I do love a nice β€˜hidden-across-three-or-four’ myself πŸ˜‚

07.10.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And one of my pet frustrations - why, oh why, can we not have A=Association?! We have Institute and Society… and Automobile Association… but for some reason we can’t possibly just manage Association on its own!

Rant over πŸ˜‚

07.10.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You could probably work it out but I bet you’ll 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 would…

07.10.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

…I guess it depends who you want to cater to. A mix, ideally, I think… gently bring new people in and gently educate existing ones? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

07.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes 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, but…

07.10.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Freelance, no HR sorry. I’ve got one answer! πŸ˜‚

07.10.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

G 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€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Time for a relaxing bath - and to even it out and make sure I don’t relax too much, I’m taking @henriwords.com with me.

His debut in the @theguardian.com - goodness me, what *are* you like?! 🀭

07.10.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ you should know better than to feel bad because one commenter doesn’t like it ;-)

07.10.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, this is interesting! I always feel a bit cheated when a hidden is inside a single word - but I don’t know why really!

07.10.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Telegraph Puzzles Telegraph Puzzles - Play daily online games including crosswords, sudoku, kakuro, codewords, PlusWord and more

My latest Toughie is out today, with clues like:

Discussed grandmaster's openings (8) β™ŸοΈ

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!

07.10.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

So sorry I didn’t manage to get back to you on this one, it’s been a bit crazy and haven’t been well, so been up against it a bit!

06.10.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image

New crossword puzzle now up on My Crossword (mycrossword.co.uk). I’m 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€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

But you’re far from the first to do it… so I accepted!

06.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is printed…

06.10.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a Genius puzzle. I don’t think you’re supposed to say that… πŸ˜‚ #toethecompanyline

06.10.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

So 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! πŸ˜‚ Congratulations! And welcome to the Guardian setter crew!

#cryptic #crosswords

06.10.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

06.10.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The 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)

The 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 – my fifth puzzle for The Browser πŸ˜€ I'll post a few clues this week...

Sadly, weekly cryptics in The Browser will wrap up at the end of this year ☹️ DM me for details on how to get the puzzles

Thanks to long-time editor Dan Feyer and all the test-solvers!

05.10.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Finished this and it was a joy! Highly recommended, enjoy!

#cryptic #crossword

05.10.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s not just me! I just admitted this on #crypticsunday

05.10.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Twitch Twitch is the world

It'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

05.10.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Cryptic crossword No 2,752 Β· MyCrossword Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,752 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 36 clues by Angel. Published Sun 5 Oct 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

What, or who, am I celebrating with a new cryptic on MyCrossword today? Solve to find out! 🍎
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2752

05.10.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

🀭

05.10.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a pleasure and honour to test as always - it’s a great puzzle, highly recommended!

05.10.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a pleasure and honour to test as always - it’s a great puzzle, highly recommended!

05.10.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you tried Minute Cryptic? It’s 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€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Petition to get Klopp back? πŸ™

04.10.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@guineverecryptic is following 19 prominent accounts