Coot

I parsed it as XXX contains def. If it had been “make out”, that would just about work

I thought it was KISS but I did have a quibble about the tense of the definition 😀

Very kind of you! 😀

I feel better about only managing to solve 4 clues now 😀

Yes, typo above, it was partially

I had the following at 1a in my most recent Indy puzzle, which is only a small step from using the same construction!

Hamburgers? Hunger management only partial succeeded (7)

Back from Italy now btw! 🇬🇧

I didn’t read anything into the dash; there’s no need to indicate the hyphen - it’s part of the enumeration. Maybe it’s slightly unsatisfying but in principle it’s ok from my point of view …

Why do you think it doesn’t work?

Congratulations!!! Fantastic achievement. Will look forward to giving it a go 👍

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Today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent is awful, but hopefully you’ll like it.

Sample clue:
In high spirits, Gary Lineker finally comes out (3)

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It seems that I have quite a large family in northern Italy

More plausible if the clues for 20 & 11 were both reversals?

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the FT.

Sample clue:
Turn, turn … I’m turning left twice (8)

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- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- by printing it at ft.com/crossword

Subtly downgrade a band:

Half man, half wafer

I'm back in the Indy today, with clues like:

Mouthy art student is trying, to an extent (9)

Solve for free here - I hope you enjoy it!

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Not just me then?! Top notch, though, despite my struggles

Thanks Rach. How’s it gone?

I remember feeling a strange mix of pride and loss. The former remains and the latter gradually subsides. Best of luck to T 👍

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It’s my puzzle in the Independent today. (Wot, no Phi? He’s back tomorrow). Clues include:

Wet and cold, perhaps, one covers up at home (6)

Strong birds? Turkeys and geese to name two (5)

Security protecting Harris finally leaves (5)

#cryptic #crossword

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Jolly good childish nonsense it was too! Lots of belters incl. 14a, 1d, 4d, 7d and 18d

Congrats!

Personally, not keen. I think it borders on unfair by going against convention and hence solvers’ expectations

I know. I’ve been looking forward to reading about everyone’s struggles with @adamleepotter.bsky.social’s puzzle 😂

Delighted to be featured in the first edition!

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Chuffed and amazed to be back in the Indy as Magus @ puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent *hides behind sofa*
Hide from Jersey Boy’s Brothers? (8)
Nick Knowles’s ultimate essential? (5)
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream opened by bird (9)

🤞

Don't forget to vote

Oh really? Are they not produced or just not given to you to upload?

Any sign of the ORDERLY slip, Derek?

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Take a chance and have a go at my latest cryptic crossword for the Independent…

Sample clue:
Green plastic Cava bottles one’s opening before party (7)

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