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Very independent cryptic crossword setter. To the god of death: Not Today! Traveller, participant, LGBTQIA2S+ ally. #BLM Resist!

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Name of show?

14.02.2026 18:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi, neighbor. The only dot separating us is Gnomoncryptics!!

10.02.2026 04:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I solved the 2/6/2026 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0.18!

A personal record. Nice to know that I will never do better for the rest of my days.

06.02.2026 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image 29.01.2026 03:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Find a way to get warm!! Just realized that's a dumb thing to say.

28.01.2026 02:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio, the graphic novel. Another turbulent time in US history

23.01.2026 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Win streak

21.01.2026 22:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Since Trump has done so much for Canada, shouldn't Mark present this award to him?

21.01.2026 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Will try

21.01.2026 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fixed that one too. Thanks for taking the time to spot that.

This new tangled internet thing is really confusing!!

20.01.2026 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Aarrgghh!!!! Sounds of hair being torn from my head.

Fixed it. Thanks for pointing that out.

20.01.2026 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mad Dog Cryptics #30 is now live.
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Performing cosplay in ape costume creates the setting for Planet of the Apes (10)

To solve, go to Crosshare or MyCrossword or maddogcryptics.com

20.01.2026 00:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wait! 13! The dog has plewds as well!

17.01.2026 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

10 plewds. A new record.

17.01.2026 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is definitely a fun solve with some very creative clues

04.01.2026 22:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tommy Gooberville was disappointed when Steve Garvey lost his senate bid in California. He was hoping someone might replace him as dumbest person in the senate.

04.01.2026 04:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Second time this week getting a 2 off this starting word. Time to try something else now.

Wordle 1,659 2/6

๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸจ๐ŸŸจ๐ŸŸจโฌ›
๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸŸฉ

03.01.2026 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finally!!!!

02.01.2026 04:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Men Never Eat Many Oysters Near Ice-Cold Swamps -period!

Big fan of Pluto

02.01.2026 04:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

them in. Feed them through the knot hole in the side. When they turn 16, seal the knot hole.

(Obviously meant in jest but you have to say it or someone will think you're a monster.)

Anyway, enjoy it because they can grow up to become wonderful people.

26.12.2025 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

but you try to steer the ride anyway. Though fun, the ride can be exhausting. The worst part is when you go by the station, the people there have no problem criticizing you -- "Why aren't you more in control?" "What's wrong with you?"
2. When your children turn 13, get a large barrel and seal 2/

26.12.2025 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Raised 4 kids. Fully appreciate your position. Two things I say about the experience:
1. It's like getting on a roller coaster. It's fun. But they don't let you off after the ride. It keeps going. You wish you had more control so they hand you a steering wheel. It's not connected to anything 1/

26.12.2025 14:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's been a pleasure watching you do (sometimes my) cryptics and engaging in the discussion on clue construction. I also enjoy your game reviews and, as a result, tried some games that I never would have been aware of.

24.12.2025 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And I'm part of the subscriber base that is old. Just not dead yet!

23.12.2025 20:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Saw the same thing in London.

22.12.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a wonderful creation tool.

21.12.2025 23:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I do support gender fluidity so...

20.12.2025 00:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Someone needs to be keeping a list and on Day 1 start at the top and undo everything. Item #1 - knock down that @#$%%$ ballroom and restore the White House. The next thousand items - undo everything that hurt the vulnerable parts of our population.

19.12.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, 7. Fat thumbs on a small keyboard. Thanks for spotting that.

19.12.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Loved Cory's Minute Cryptic today. Similar to a clue from the recently released MadDogCryptics #29 but his was more elegant.

Utterly atonal Italian dish? (8)

Minute Cryptic - 19 December, 2025
"Completely and utterly sacred?" (6)
๐ŸŸฃ๐ŸŸฃ๐ŸŸฃ๐ŸŸฃ๐ŸŸฃ๐ŸŸฃ๐ŸŸฃ๐ŸŸฃ๐ŸŸฃ
๐Ÿ† 0 hints โ€“ 3 under the community par

19.12.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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