Excited to receive my copy of Unch. Thanks everyone
18.10.2025 13:21 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0@lettecrosswords.bsky.social
Lucky enough to have had a few crosswords published in the Independent. Thanks to all those that have helped along the way, especially the wonderful community at https://mycrossword.co.uk/
Excited to receive my copy of Unch. Thanks everyone
18.10.2025 13:21 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Unch is coming! Sign up here for updates: unchcrosswords.com
08.08.2025 12:15 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1I set todayβs crossword in the Independent.
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Hope you enjoy!
I set todayβs cryptic crossword in the Independent.
Sample clue:
Whatβs close to eight, closer to nine, and closer to eleven too? (3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
I set todayβs Guardian cryptic crossword, he said with a triumphant cry!
American people putting up with monster (4)
Mark E. Smithβs head rattles (6)
Granny and her daughter saved by outlaw superhero (9)
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
I set todayβs cryptic crossword for the Financial Times.
Sample clue:
I spent a morning in bed, which is unusual (5)
You can solve it FOR FREEβ¦
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- by printing it out at ft.com/crossword
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30.07.2025 15:22 β π 25 π 26 π¬ 0 π 7Iβm in the Indy cryptic slot again today.
A couple of sample clues to whet your appetite:
- Dutch practised capturing Belgium for experiment (6)
- Crime mostly lower in Greater Manchester area (8)
Solve for free online at: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Enjoy!
Post Office blocking argument warning of crime?
My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword
Great - delighted you enjoyed it!
08.07.2025 16:42 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
08.07.2025 07:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Itβs my puzzle in the Independent today. Hope you enjoy!
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Haha. Brilliant, as ever
01.06.2025 04:23 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I set todayβs cryptic crossword for @the-independent.com
Sample clue:
Socks and pants abandoned by the side of river (5)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Brilliant
28.05.2025 22:08 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Wreathe? (1,3,5,2,7) #cryptic #crossword #crosswordclue #enumerationhelps
28.05.2025 20:03 β π 12 π 2 π¬ 6 π 1Lovely puzzle, Charlie
28.05.2025 05:58 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Chuffed+ to Indy debut as Magus @ puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent. NODS to Amoeba, Coot & Twm with special thanks to βͺ@eimi-indy.bsky.socialβ¬ for boldly putting the lie (the heartless rejection bit) to my 1a.β¬
Compilerβs heartless boss rejected rubbish enclosure (9)β¬β¬
Pub images
Cath doing flowers
More compost
Pub beer garden
This is some views of the Ferryboat inn Felixstowe, it's as olde worlde inside as you might expect. Low beams and doorways, I'm 6'4 and Cath 5'0 and don't forget the zero and she has to duck in places. But, if you come to Suffolk, we'd be delighted to see you.
19.05.2025 22:25 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket, 12040, Sun 11th May 25)
15a: Bluffer's expression perfect when holding decent card (5,4)
14d: Eleventh-hour comeback using creative thinking (9)
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I've put together a sometimes opinionated list of tips for setting cryptic crosswords. Hopefully it's useful. I certainly found it useful to try to put some of my setting instincts into words. charliemethven.com/tips
10.05.2025 13:29 β π 37 π 10 π¬ 4 π 8New #OffGridPod in which we seek cultural references other than the usual passing #H2G2 mentions. #podcast #FactFun https://offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/04/27/corduroy-trouser-rampage-ep-51/
28.04.2025 10:02 β π 1 π 4 π¬ 0 π 1Delighted to have the Indy slot today including:
Officer, after sinking ship, to change navy (9)
Cone of lava, endlessly active? (7)
Wipe then flush: not hard instructions (6)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Upper-class girl finally treated terrible gas β about time! (9)
My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword
Congratulations!
07.05.2025 06:13 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0I set todayβs cryptic crossword in the Guardian - my 50th puzzle for the national dailies. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported me. I hope this one will grow on you:
Spooner delivering paper for mistress (4)
Pleasant spot close to Epping Forest (6)
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
Reposting for the evening crowd! Cheers!
06.05.2025 18:05 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thanks, Will. Glad you enjoyed it and also pleased to hear 32 went down wellβ¦
06.05.2025 15:14 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Great! Thanks for your help, as ever!
06.05.2025 10:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0In the Independent today.
Hope you enjoy!
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