juff
@juffowup.bsky.social
I make cryptic crosswords at juffscryptics.blogspot.com
And stream them at
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
(Not the ones I make. I stream other ones.)
And stream them at
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
(Not the ones I make. I stream other ones.)
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Haha, ‘Masterpiece’ is fantastic 👏👏👏 very well named, a superb construction
(I somehow guessed the theme before the end, that hardly ever happens! 🙃)
(I somehow guessed the theme before the end, that hardly ever happens! 🙃)
February 2, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Haha, ‘Masterpiece’ is fantastic 👏👏👏 very well named, a superb construction
(I somehow guessed the theme before the end, that hardly ever happens! 🙃)
(I somehow guessed the theme before the end, that hardly ever happens! 🙃)
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Issue 5 is out now to subscribers! Four new variety cryptics from @henriwords.com, @juffowup.bsky.social and Roger Wolff!
www.gnomoncryptics.com
www.gnomoncryptics.com
The Gnomon
Variety cryptic crosswords
www.gnomoncryptics.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Issue 5 is out now to subscribers! Four new variety cryptics from @henriwords.com, @juffowup.bsky.social and Roger Wolff!
www.gnomoncryptics.com
www.gnomoncryptics.com
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This weekend my wife & I solved a cryptic xword so good that when we realized what the concept was and how deep it went, we just stared at each other like "omg."
Relatedly, if you like cryptics & aren't subscribed to Out of Left Field Cryptics, why? www.patreon.com/leftfieldcry...
Relatedly, if you like cryptics & aren't subscribed to Out of Left Field Cryptics, why? www.patreon.com/leftfieldcry...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
This weekend my wife & I solved a cryptic xword so good that when we realized what the concept was and how deep it went, we just stared at each other like "omg."
Relatedly, if you like cryptics & aren't subscribed to Out of Left Field Cryptics, why? www.patreon.com/leftfieldcry...
Relatedly, if you like cryptics & aren't subscribed to Out of Left Field Cryptics, why? www.patreon.com/leftfieldcry...
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Scientists should invent a Good Day clock that counts down to everything being fine
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Scientists should invent a Good Day clock that counts down to everything being fine
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Holy shit! The crossword award, The Orcas, added cryptic categories this year and The Gnomon got three nominations!
Give a donation of any size to the Trevor Project and receive a pack of 81 puzzles! (Nine of these are variety cryptics and eight are vanilla cryptics.)
Do it!
Give a donation of any size to the Trevor Project and receive a pack of 81 puzzles! (Nine of these are variety cryptics and eight are vanilla cryptics.)
Do it!
January 25, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Holy shit! The crossword award, The Orcas, added cryptic categories this year and The Gnomon got three nominations!
Give a donation of any size to the Trevor Project and receive a pack of 81 puzzles! (Nine of these are variety cryptics and eight are vanilla cryptics.)
Do it!
Give a donation of any size to the Trevor Project and receive a pack of 81 puzzles! (Nine of these are variety cryptics and eight are vanilla cryptics.)
Do it!
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TORONTO!! Hwæt!!!
Do you like RIAN JOHNSON do you like the idea of RIAN JOHNSON DOING A MYSTERY because at 6:30 TODAY the Revue is showing Johnson's first and best film, Brick
revuecinema.ca/films/brick/
It is a classic noir story in a shitty SoCal high school. It's so weird and so incredible
Do you like RIAN JOHNSON do you like the idea of RIAN JOHNSON DOING A MYSTERY because at 6:30 TODAY the Revue is showing Johnson's first and best film, Brick
revuecinema.ca/films/brick/
It is a classic noir story in a shitty SoCal high school. It's so weird and so incredible
January 22, 2026 at 9:04 PM
TORONTO!! Hwæt!!!
Do you like RIAN JOHNSON do you like the idea of RIAN JOHNSON DOING A MYSTERY because at 6:30 TODAY the Revue is showing Johnson's first and best film, Brick
revuecinema.ca/films/brick/
It is a classic noir story in a shitty SoCal high school. It's so weird and so incredible
Do you like RIAN JOHNSON do you like the idea of RIAN JOHNSON DOING A MYSTERY because at 6:30 TODAY the Revue is showing Johnson's first and best film, Brick
revuecinema.ca/films/brick/
It is a classic noir story in a shitty SoCal high school. It's so weird and so incredible
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Pleased to have compiled today's Times Quick Cryptic.
January 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Pleased to have compiled today's Times Quick Cryptic.
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It cannot be made clearer.
If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
October 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
It cannot be made clearer.
If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
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Terrible restaurant could close unless people enthusiastically embrace bad food, complains chef.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Terrible restaurant could close unless people enthusiastically embrace bad food, complains chef.
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TMNZ has some of my all time fav moments and contestants, it's absolutely fantastic.
January 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM
TMNZ has some of my all time fav moments and contestants, it's absolutely fantastic.
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Bittersweet to announce that @jessshulman.bsky.social and I did the second-to-last Browser. Edited as always by the wonderful @danfeyer.bsky.social
www.thebrowser.com/crossword
www.thebrowser.com/crossword
The Browser Crossword
Existing member? Access our archive here.
We’re sad to announce that we’re wrapping up the Browser’s Cryptic Crossword at the end of 2025.
Since 2021, The Browser has been proud to publish a weekly ...
www.thebrowser.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Bittersweet to announce that @jessshulman.bsky.social and I did the second-to-last Browser. Edited as always by the wonderful @danfeyer.bsky.social
www.thebrowser.com/crossword
www.thebrowser.com/crossword
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I enjoy their cryptics
November 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I enjoy their cryptics
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genuinely insane for the new york times to call a new york accent a "mispronunciation"
November 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
genuinely insane for the new york times to call a new york accent a "mispronunciation"
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As a quick appetizer before the December issue, we have a holiday themed puzzle from @illogicaljoker.bsky.social and @joeadultman.bsky.social .
This one's free, and might be light and breezy enough to spread the good word of variety cryptics to your family if you happen to be seeing them this week.
This one's free, and might be light and breezy enough to spread the good word of variety cryptics to your family if you happen to be seeing them this week.
November 27, 2025 at 7:16 AM
As a quick appetizer before the December issue, we have a holiday themed puzzle from @illogicaljoker.bsky.social and @joeadultman.bsky.social .
This one's free, and might be light and breezy enough to spread the good word of variety cryptics to your family if you happen to be seeing them this week.
This one's free, and might be light and breezy enough to spread the good word of variety cryptics to your family if you happen to be seeing them this week.
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Gnomon issue 4 is coming in one week, with five more variety cryptics. Now featuring more blocks than ever! With puzzles by @longyfan.bsky.social @matttheshirt.bsky.social @therackenfracker.bsky.social and @juffowup.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Gnomon issue 4 is coming in one week, with five more variety cryptics. Now featuring more blocks than ever! With puzzles by @longyfan.bsky.social @matttheshirt.bsky.social @therackenfracker.bsky.social and @juffowup.bsky.social
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#3157 A helpful tutorial
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
#3157 A helpful tutorial
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I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #5, 12199, Thu 13th Nov 25)
5a: Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings (4-3)
6d: Linking sci-fi movie up with horror movie (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
5a: Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings (4-3)
6d: Linking sci-fi movie up with horror movie (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
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puzzles.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #5, 12199, Thu 13th Nov 25)
5a: Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings (4-3)
6d: Linking sci-fi movie up with horror movie (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
5a: Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings (4-3)
6d: Linking sci-fi movie up with horror movie (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
We made a puzzle on stream!
juffscryptics.blogspot.com/2025/11/them...
juffscryptics.blogspot.com/2025/11/them...
Thematic Foursome 11/8/2025
Hi! I still have a blog! I haven't been here much; if you missed my last couple posts, I've been putting most of my crosswording effort int...
juffscryptics.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
We made a puzzle on stream!
juffscryptics.blogspot.com/2025/11/them...
juffscryptics.blogspot.com/2025/11/them...
Continuing to make this cryptic ...
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
juffo__wup - Twitch
Cryptic construction - a thematic four-some.
twitch.tv
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Continuing to make this cryptic ...
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
Gonna make a cryptic on stream. Maybe.
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Gonna make a cryptic on stream. Maybe.
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
twitch.tv/juffo__wup
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good night, sweet prince (still there)
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
good night, sweet prince (still there)
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It's too long for Bluesky & I refuse to compromise. So here's a screenshot with the words in the alt-text.
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It's too long for Bluesky & I refuse to compromise. So here's a screenshot with the words in the alt-text.