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I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent.

Sample clue:
What’s close to eight, closer to nine, and closer to eleven too? (3)

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Quick crossword No 280 · MyCrossword Solve Quick crossword No 280 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 28 clues by Coot. Published Sat 9 Aug 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

My first stab at a Quiptic proved surprisingly popular. So here’s another.

All the usual thanks to @mycrossword.co.uk

#Quiptic #crossword

www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/280

I’m only turning my mind back to this occasionally as we’re away this week. But, whenever I do, the definition is the problem!

On my to do list! Although I’m not sure solvable is one of the criteria

😀

Thanks tpg - keep at it! 💪🏼

Cryptic crossword No 2,607 · MyCrossword Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,607 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Coot. Published Sat 2 Aug 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

My latest puzzle is now up, featuring:

Secretary opens kinky sex mail (4)

Commotion about wandering nude in city (7)

Way one might travel in or through crowds (5)

Many thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk

#cryptic #crossword

www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2607

Thanks - enjoyed watching that back just now 😀

I set today’s cryptic crossword for the Financial Times.

Sample clue:
I spent a morning in bed, which is unusual (5)

You can solve it FOR FREE…
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- by printing it out at ft.com/crossword

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Ah, I’ve definitely spotted something in your most recent one! And a hint of something tucked away in the one before that?

Nice one Guinevere, and even I could spot the theme! 5a, 28a and 6d my favourites

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Thrilled to debut today as Major in the Indy. Including:
Old enough for starters to purchase cigarette? (2,3)
Free type of takeaway's set aside cold (5)
With special thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @catnipxword.bsky.social
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Congrats Josh! I’ll look forward to giving this a go later 👍

Very kind, thanks Dan 😃

Cheers Henri 😀

Thanks - good stuff! 👍

Aw, thanks! It shouldn’t take up too much of your day 😃

Thanks!

Quick crossword No 273 · MyCrossword Solve Quick crossword No 273 on MyCrossword. 13x13 grid with 28 clues by Coot. Published Sat 26 Jul 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.

Apropos of very little, I thought I’d try my hand at a Quiptic. Interested to see what folk think.

www.mycrossword.co.uk/quick/273

Thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk

#crossword #nottootricky

Congrats! Enjoyed it - 19a and 18d my favourites

I guess there’s an overlap. But I think being woke includes actions beyond words

I think of being PC as using words so as not to cause offence. Being woke goes beyond that, e.g. someone who takes measures to reduce their personal carbon footprint might be described as woke.

Congrats! 🎊

Sorry Rob, I sit completely outside the Venn diagram 😂

Grebo’s latest 15x15 good too

Top stuff Charlie. Tricky but very rewarding with PDMs galore 👏

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puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Here's my latest Independent cryptic, featuring:

🎥 Animated picture returned with wee statuette (8)
📰 Repeat Phi puzzle in publication (3,1,5)
✍️ Sharing a tip, star signs books here (9)
👽 Time machine transports rank little creatures with eight legs (10)

I told him it wasn’t as easy as the blogger made out!

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I have the Indy slot today. Sample clues:

Line attached to electronic plug? (4)

Broadcast on genes, the historical building blocks? (10)

Bishop having sex when in his cups, stops (8)

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