The Cryptic Mystic

The Cryptic Mystic

@thecrypticmystic.bsky.social

I try to demystify cryptic crosswords on my YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/@The_Cryptic_Mystic

55 Followers 41 Following 31 Posts Joined Jan 2025
6 months ago
Learn to set crosswords like the professionals - intensive 8 hours in two online sessions for Β£160

Just a couple of places left on my next online masterclass ... Release your inner fiendishness over two afternoons on Saturday 1 and 8 November and perhaps you can be like @guineverecryptic.bsky.social who did this one year ago and today sets for @thetimes.com: boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-ma...

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6 months ago

Amazing Guinevere! πŸ‘

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7 months ago
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Hey there - the next Word of the Week for our Livestream on 27th July is "HOLY SPIRIT" If you fancy coming up with a cryptic clue for this, email me: cryptictokmystic at gmail. com and I'll include your clue in the vote for clue of the week :) You could be our next winner!!! #crypticcrossword

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7 months ago
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Cryptic Clue Challenge Live! - No.54 YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

Hey Cryptic Lovers! Join me this Sunday 20th at 8pm BST for livestream including Clue of the Week for DISCIPLINE and creating a mini cryptic at speed! Should be great fun! See you there! - youtube.com/live/XDO14nZ...

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7 months ago

haha! Cold sweat!

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7 months ago
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Snippet of my latest solve of a fantastic, twisty, mini cryptic from @henriwords.com - watch the full solve here: youtu.be/mH-iu0MM7ns #crypticcrossword

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7 months ago

Very enjoyable it was too! Bravo πŸ‘

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7 months ago

So good, Henri! Hilarious :)

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7 months ago
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Clue of the Week Winner! No. 53 Claire's inspired clue for Mickey Mouse YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

This week's Clue of the Week winner! #crypticcrosswords youtube.com/shorts/0nDp2...

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7 months ago
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Hey there - the next Word of the Week for our Livestream on 20th July is "DISCPLINE" If you fancy coming up with a cryptic clue for this, email me: cryptictokmystic at gmail. com and I'll include your clue in the vote for clue of the week :) You could be our next winner!!! #crypticcrossword

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8 months ago

This is at 8pm BST by the way...forgot to change the timezone! Haha!

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8 months ago
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Hey there - the next Word of the Week for our Livestream on 13th July is "Mickey Mouse" If you fancy coming up with a cryptic clue for this, email me: cryptictokmystic at gmail. com and I'll include your clue in the vote for clue of the week :) You could be our next winner!!! #crypticcrossword

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8 months ago

Feeling like the 2025 equivalent of Egypt at the 1930 Football World cup - Can't connect to any server for the World Cryptic Crossword Championship 😒😭#WCCC - missed the boat I reckon

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8 months ago

Looking forward to the Penalty shoot-outs!

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8 months ago

Can't believe I'm away this weekend and missing this 😒

Go @guineverecryptic.bsky.social !!

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8 months ago
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Hey there - the next Word of the Week for our Livestream on 6th July is "Birthday Present" If you fancy coming up with a cryptic clue for this, email me: cryptictokmystic at gmail. com and I'll include your clue in the vote for clue of the week :) You could be our next winner!!! #crypticcrossword

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8 months ago
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Cryptic Clue Challenge Live! - No.51 YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

Hey Cryptic Lovers! Join me Sunday 22nd June at 8pm BST for a Livestream showcasing your clues for "Pavlov" and crowning Clue of the week! We'll also be to collectively constructing a mini cryptic crossword from scratch and at speed! Should be great fun! See you there! - youtube.com/live/O2jIzD-...

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8 months ago
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How to solve a Cryptic Crossword - Walkthrough - 4-word Clues only - Bitesize Puzzle - No.130 YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

Solving a mini cryptic consisting solely of 4-word long clues! Great stuff from Nate on crosshare.org #crypticcrosswords youtu.be/SpSTShrIf1Y

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9 months ago
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How to solve a Cryptic Crossword - Walkthrough for beginners - Great Vibrations from Henri - No.129 YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

For anyone looking to demystify #cryptic #crosswords - @thecrypticmystic.bsky.social has recorded himself solving my latest puzzle 😁 and a very good job he did of it too

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rp4...

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9 months ago
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A simple tactic to help you get started with Cryptic Crosswords - how to spot anagram clues! YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

A simple tactic to help beginners get started with #crypticcrosswords youtu.be/PZYFx6e4vBg
Plus a little quiz to test yourself ;)

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9 months ago

You saved us all from a Spooner purgatory @guineverecryptic.bsky.social :)

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9 months ago

Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to make it live. But if I get a chance I'll pop in sometime after 1pm

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9 months ago

Can't wait to see what you make of our labour of love :)

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9 months ago

Oh wow! What a double bill 🍿🍿 Enjoy!

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9 months ago
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Hey Cryptic Lovers! Join me Sunday 8th June at 8pm BST for our weekly livestream, featuring vote for our Clue of the Week ("individual") and collective mini cryptic crossword construction from scratch and at speed! See you there! - youtube.com/live/N680Y4w...

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9 months ago
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Cryptic crossword No 2,475 Β· MyCrossword Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,475 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 26 clues by Foylesider. Published Sat 7 Jun 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

WE DID IT! Our first 15x15 cryptic crossword - constructed week by week over the last 26 weeks!!! using the Cryptic Mystic Livestream Clue of the Week winners is now published and available to solve. Enjoy! www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2475 #crypticcrossword

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9 months ago
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Cryptic Clue Challenge Live! - No.49 YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

Hey Cryptic Lovers! Who will win Clue of the Week? Join me this Sunday 1st June at 8pm BST for a live streaming of our Cryptic Clue Challenge for the word "RESIDES" We're also going to construct a mini cryptic crossword from scratch! See you there! - youtube.com/live/tIPp5Wo... #crypticcrosswords

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9 months ago
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Solving a Cryptic Crossword under the setter's gaze! A PostMark Special! YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

In my latest video, I have the pleasure of @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social's company while I solve his latest #crypticcrossword on MyCrossword. You can watch the whole encounter here: youtu.be/YVOKPU8GsDo Great fun! Enjoy!

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11 months ago
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Every Beginner needs to know this - Cryptic Crosswords Tutorial plus Step-by-Step Walkthrough YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

Today's video is a quick tutorial on homographs on Cryptics followed by a walkthrough solve of a mini cryptic set by Melanie Branton on Crosshare youtu.be/gIOAyRO7pi8

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1 year ago
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How to solve a Cryptic Crossword - Walkthrough for beginners - Mind-blowingly brilliant - No.117 YouTube video by The Cryptic Mystic

One of the best, most mind-bending cryptics I've ever had the pleasure of solving! Amazing stuff from Henri on mycrossword.co.uk Watch it here: youtu.be/Taj7c-6--Qg #crypticcrosswords

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