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An image of branches with wet green leaves and out of focus raindrops, their bokeh adding dimension.

Johannesburg rain.
Vivitar 85-205mm 1:3.8 on EOSRP
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Two blousy pink roses photographed in the late-afternoon sun, framed by branches and orange-coloured rosehips

Vivitar 85-205mm 1:3.8 on EOSRP. #vintagelens #oldglass #mirrorless

After failing yesterday's, getting this one is a win.

Minute Cryptic - 30 January, 2026
"Fig 'n' ram!" (5,7)
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🏆 0 hints – 6 under the community par (8,358 solvers so far).
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Food notes from a short layover in Doha. Loqaimat, saffron chai and aselio custard from Chai Halib.

I created a Minute Cryptic for you to solve:

It's mutiny, sack Arne Slot without a pound (7)

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I created a Minute Cryptic for you to solve:

In the broom cupboard for goalie. (7, 6)

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I reworked the surface of an older clue:

A fine chance to score (7)

#crypticcrosswordclue
#AFCON2025

Minute Cryptic - 25 December, 2025
"Christmas now?" (7,3)
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🏆 0 hints – 3 under the community par (7,268 solvers so far).
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I created a Minute Cryptic for you to solve: possibly shorten skirt, it's an uproar (6)
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I created a Minute Cryptic for you to solve:

A hug with no electromagnetism, he still scored twice. (5)

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I created a Minute Cryptic for you to solve:

Keeper's task on laundry day. (5, 5)

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I created a Minute Cryptic for you to solve: Petite princess controlled by demon lost the ball (12)
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I learnt a new word today and created a Minute Cryptic with it for you to solve: Juicy lemons contain the seed of our universe. (4)
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I created a Minute Cryptic for you to solve: Mischievous Norse god called out to some extent (3, 3)
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This team's dribbling headers yielded inspired runs during play against Mamelodi Sundowns! (8)

(hint: there are two indicators in this clue,one of which points to an anagram)

#CAFChampionsLeagueFinal
#crypticclue #crypticcrossword

A cryptic clue for the
2025 FA Cup winners.

Eagles team leader plays with rascally pace. (7,6)

#facupfinal2025 #crypticcrossword #crypticclue

First attempt at this surface for a football-focused cryptic clue:

In the wings for PSG working out the measure of gold purity, including volume, with eccentric Los Angeles sheik. (13)

#ucl

Minute Cryptic - 15 April 2025
"Chances of winning big in bridge?" (4)
I scored: 3 under par
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Such a tidy clue.

Minute Cryptic - 12 April 2025
"Master of ceremonies holds one!?" (3)
I scored: 1 under par
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A not so cryptic clue for this #CarabaoCupFinal:

Birds said to have their eye on the silverware (7)

An easy cryptic crossword clue inspired by yesterday's #MURSO #UEL

A fine awarded a chance to score (7)

A bowler is a match for local rivals (5)

#crypticcrossword #crypticclue

Minute Cryptic - 12 March 2025
"Some feel big election setback is understandable" (7)
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I scored: 3 under par
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A line-up left arenas disorganized (7)

#ucl #crypticclue #crypticcrossword

It goes wrong for Trump? (6) #cryptic #crossword #crosswordclue

Make fast work of this month (7)

#crypticclue #mubarak

A: Rashford

Minute Cryptic - 1 March 2025
"Hacker is transparent about wiping contents of videotape" (7)
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I scored: 3 under par
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Still tinkering with the surface of this football-focused cryptic clue:
United lends Villa an impulsive drive (8)

Divided. Freedom fighter in hold. (4, 6)

#crypticclue