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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Aug 1
Minute Cryptic has donated $40k to Alzheimer’s Research Australia. Very proud to be involved with this important cause.

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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · 2d
Tricky one, especially for newbies.

Minute Cryptic - 10 October, 2025
"Critic rewound stream featuring female, sheepishly?" (8)
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · 5d
A beauty via DA @dontattempt.bsky.social today.

Minute Cryptic - 7 October, 2025

Tailor billed 500 less for offensive suit? (5)

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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · 10d
Minute Cryptic - 2 October, 2025
"20/20 vision eye patch" (3)
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shandyturbo.bsky.social @shandyturbo.bsky.social · 16d
@lrlr.bsky.social Minute Cryptic - 26 September, 2025
"PR pro .rD?" (4,6)
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A good 10mins of staring at this before I knew what was going on. Very good.
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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · 17d
I love a clue that looks like a maths problem but isn't, because I can't do maths but I CAN solve cryptic crossword clues, ha.

Minute Cryptic - 24 September, 2025
"12 - 55 + n = 9 - 12" (5)
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · 17d
ha! cc @williamryanpubs.bsky.social

It could indeed be ALES! But it was supposed to be SALE.
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · 17d
I've written a lot of clues for cricket fans over the years. Here's one for baseball fans.

Batter leaps to avoid power pitcher's aim? (4)
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · 18d
Haha oh dear, that's a classic red herring! I didn't even consider that
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · 18d
Minute Cryptic - 24 September, 2025

12 - 55 + n = 9 - 12 (5)

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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · 22d
😂 my original draft of this clue was quite short (and pretty easy). Then Angas said “lets go biblical with this thing”
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Sep 9
Always a memorable milestone - I remember my first complete grid, it was stuck to my fridge for a while!
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Sep 4
Ok this was pretty evil - well done to those who got it without a hint

Minute Cryptic - 4 September, 2025
"Midday exhibit oddly cancelled?" (6)
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Sep 4
yeah probably not… but maybe it was back in the 18th century… could have been fairer with that one
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Sep 2
You're welcome!
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Sep 2
oh weird and d'oh! The mistake was in my original clue actually.

I've sent a fix to the digital version. made it Licensed even though I don't think that's the proper Aus spelling...
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Aug 30
Book update: www.instagram.com/reel/DN77TeV...
minutecryptic on Instagram: "We’re in with a shot at the bestseller lists - thanks to preorders.If you’re planning to grab the book, now’s the moment.Hitting st…"
We’re in with a shot at the bestseller lists - thanks to preorders.If you’re planning to grab the book, now’s the moment.Hitting stores • AU/NZ 2 Sep • UK/EU 4 SepPreorder via our website / link in bio. Thank you! ❤️
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Aug 30
I was pretty happy with what we came up with!

Playing piano after American season of pipe organs? (9)

[in hindsight, there's probably a better anagrind but otherwise not bad work under pressure]
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Aug 30
In case you missed it, Angas and I appeared on ABC radio this morning to promote the new Minute Cryptic book.

Brian Nankervis threw a curve ball at us and asked us to write a clue for FALLOPIAN (😁)... giving us about ten minutes.
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Aug 24
Actual clue!
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Aug 20
Got my copy!
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🐈Rex Parker🐈‍⬛ ✏️ 🧐 @rexparker.bsky.social · Aug 18
Wow, jackpot. These old pulps and magazines are really paying off, crosswordwise

#crossword
LIBERTY mag Aug 26 1939–woman playing tennis WE ARE STILL NOT PREPARED by Gencral R.L.Pullard AUG. 26, 1939 Liherty 5° DEATH OVER CHINA by Cệnh Ciona THE N. Y. A. ANSWERS COMMUNISM CHARGES by harlos W. Taussig RCKAUFrMANN COCKEYED CROSSWORDS by Tim Shane
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Alison @alisondennison.bsky.social · Aug 16
I didn't know this, but already recommend Minute Cryptic to anyone who'll listen. It's so well put together and actually helps you get better at solving cryptic crosswords.
Just one clue every day, and it gives you help if you need it
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Dr Kat Day (she/her) @chronicleflask.katday.com · Aug 15
Did you know Minute Cryptic has so far donated $41,000 AUD to fund Alzheimer’s research? I don’t live in Australia, but I reason research is research 🩶

Minute Cryptic - 15 August, 2025
"Supply at party is unusually billed?" (8)
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Bill Wilkinson @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social · Aug 6
Quite pleased with this Minute Cryptic I created:

Uncovered old text. Pick font for vocabulary list. (7)

Give it your best shot!
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Aug 11
People in the comments asking how “stupidly” can be an anagram indicator? Rather fascinating to see these perspectives
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Aug 9
Minute Cryptic - 9 August, 2025
"Dave stupidly accepted $0.01 for $0.02?" (6)
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I scored: 3 under par
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LRLR @lrlr.bsky.social · Aug 9
Minute Cryptic - 9 August, 2025
"Dave stupidly accepted $0.01 for $0.02?" (6)
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I scored: 3 under par
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