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@ouroborosop.bsky.social

Setter of cryptic crosswords, including Independent No 12,103. I also drum for black metal band Oppress. and punk band Butt Plug Babies.

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You're too kind! I'm excited to follow this up soon, expect another draft in your inbox some day soon! πŸ˜€

24.07.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.

My first grid for a national paper - Independent Cryptic No 12,103 is now playable!

puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

#independent #cryptic #crossword #crypticcrossword #ouroboros

24.07.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1
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Cryptic crossword No 2,551 Β· MyCrossword Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,551 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Ouroboros. Published Sat 12 Jul 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

23d. Rolls with filleted fish (6)

My latest grid is now playable on MyCrossword, and will soon be added to my website.

All feedback appreciated!

www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2551

12.07.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I actually achieved the "two centuries" in a different way to what Pandiculator intended! I indicated the 19th and 20th centuries just above and below the centre, rather than 1800S and 1900S at the edges. I'm still counting it as a win.

27.04.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've just put my email down - that grid you had me playtest was a joy to solve! Even if I did need a little nudge near the end 🀣

18.04.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cryptic crossword No 2383 Made for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, MyCrossword is a free platform for creating and publishing your own puzzles.

I've unearthed my first ever 15x15 grid and uploaded it to MyCrossword for your enjoyment.

While it's (understandably) not my strongest grid, it does contain one of my favourite original clues - which categorically cannot contain extraneous words!

18.04.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just sent him a message - I'm nearing the final stages of this week's Inquisitor and need something to tide me over until Saturday!

07.04.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh, exciting! Hopefully my son gives me enough time to stay for the whole stream this time - he's insisting on a game of "tickle crabs", whatever that means!

06.04.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cryptic crossword No 2359 Made for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, MyCrossword is a free platform for creating and publishing your own puzzles.

My newest grid is now available on MyCrossword. Any and all feedback welcome!

www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2359

03.04.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I certainly would! Just finished your Inquisitor earlier today and now I'm not sure what to do with the rest of my week 🀣

01.04.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cryptic crossword No 2311 Made for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, MyCrossword is a free platform for creating and publishing your own puzzles.

My latest grid is now playable at mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2311 or alternatively at ouroboroscryptics.github.io/No12.html. All feedback is gratefully received.

Massive thanks to @guineverecryptic.bsky.social for the playtesting and continued support!

09.03.2025 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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