Liari
@liari.bsky.social
Crossword setter - as Liari (The Independent, Browser, Unch); Apus (Times QC); Potoroo (w/ Umpire - MyCrossword); Myself (elsewhere)
Should be streaming today around 2pm puzzles from @cranberryfez.bsky.social, @andrewt.net, @clairebennie.bsky.social, @tpgrammar.bsky.social, @iguesscryptics.bsky.social, @matttheshirt.bsky.social, Gennaro.
A lot on the docket. But whatever I don’t get to today will be Friday.
Twitch.tv/liari77
A lot on the docket. But whatever I don’t get to today will be Friday.
Twitch.tv/liari77
February 10, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Should be streaming today around 2pm puzzles from @cranberryfez.bsky.social, @andrewt.net, @clairebennie.bsky.social, @tpgrammar.bsky.social, @iguesscryptics.bsky.social, @matttheshirt.bsky.social, Gennaro.
A lot on the docket. But whatever I don’t get to today will be Friday.
Twitch.tv/liari77
A lot on the docket. But whatever I don’t get to today will be Friday.
Twitch.tv/liari77
I was pretty out of it yesterday, so the date didn't even register, but it would have been my dad's 100th birthday on the 6th.
Happy Birthday, dad! ❤️
Happy Birthday, dad! ❤️
February 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I was pretty out of it yesterday, so the date didn't even register, but it would have been my dad's 100th birthday on the 6th.
Happy Birthday, dad! ❤️
Happy Birthday, dad! ❤️
May have to cancel or slightly postpone stream today.
February 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
May have to cancel or slightly postpone stream today.
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It’s here!
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Order your copy from unchcrosswords.com IF YOU DARE
unch unch unch unch ARGH unch unch unch
Order your copy from unchcrosswords.com IF YOU DARE
January 21, 2026 at 12:28 PM
It’s here!
unch unch unch unch ARGH unch unch unch
Order your copy from unchcrosswords.com IF YOU DARE
unch unch unch unch ARGH unch unch unch
Order your copy from unchcrosswords.com IF YOU DARE
Just realising that tomorrow is Friday. I should be streaming at the normal time. Will do @longyfan.bsky.social's Featured MyC. Please send other recommendations.
January 30, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Just realising that tomorrow is Friday. I should be streaming at the normal time. Will do @longyfan.bsky.social's Featured MyC. Please send other recommendations.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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The BirdGuides Photo of the Year competition is here – get voting!
BirdGuides Photo of the Year 2025
This is your chance to vote in the 20th annual BirdGuides Photo of the Year competition. Choose your favourite bird image posted on the BirdGuides website in 2025.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The BirdGuides Photo of the Year competition is here – get voting!
Going live in about 20 minutes. Would like to solve puzzles by @ouroborosop.bsky.social , @skirwingle.bsky.social , @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social plus a couple of minis. But I may have to cut it short.
twitch.tv/liari77
twitch.tv/liari77
January 23, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Going live in about 20 minutes. Would like to solve puzzles by @ouroborosop.bsky.social , @skirwingle.bsky.social , @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social plus a couple of minis. But I may have to cut it short.
twitch.tv/liari77
twitch.tv/liari77
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It’s out! Get yourself a crisp new copy of Issue 2 of Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine, here ⬇️
unchcrosswords.com
Designed – and illustrated(!) – by yours truly
unchcrosswords.com
Designed – and illustrated(!) – by yours truly
January 22, 2026 at 7:29 PM
It’s out! Get yourself a crisp new copy of Issue 2 of Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine, here ⬇️
unchcrosswords.com
Designed – and illustrated(!) – by yours truly
unchcrosswords.com
Designed – and illustrated(!) – by yours truly
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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Unch buyers! You lovely people you.
Quick favour to ask: when you get your copy of Issue 2, please post a photo on here - and it might featured in one of the cute little website slideshows 😊
Quick favour to ask: when you get your copy of Issue 2, please post a photo on here - and it might featured in one of the cute little website slideshows 😊
January 19, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Unch buyers! You lovely people you.
Quick favour to ask: when you get your copy of Issue 2, please post a photo on here - and it might featured in one of the cute little website slideshows 😊
Quick favour to ask: when you get your copy of Issue 2, please post a photo on here - and it might featured in one of the cute little website slideshows 😊
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If you like cryptic crosswords by independent setters, you should look at buying Unch magazine. It's even got an interview with me in it - this will either enhance or ruin your experience, depending on your viewpoint.
Issue 1 was really good, I'm looking forward to this one arriving soon.
Issue 1 was really good, I'm looking forward to this one arriving soon.
January 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM
If you like cryptic crosswords by independent setters, you should look at buying Unch magazine. It's even got an interview with me in it - this will either enhance or ruin your experience, depending on your viewpoint.
Issue 1 was really good, I'm looking forward to this one arriving soon.
Issue 1 was really good, I'm looking forward to this one arriving soon.
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OK so if you bought a copy of Issue 2 it will be in the post by end of day tomorrow.
UK copies should start arriving by the end of the week.
Orders are still open on the website - buy now while stocks last!
unchcrosswords.com
#CrypticCrosswords
UK copies should start arriving by the end of the week.
Orders are still open on the website - buy now while stocks last!
unchcrosswords.com
#CrypticCrosswords
Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
unchcrosswords.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:36 PM
OK so if you bought a copy of Issue 2 it will be in the post by end of day tomorrow.
UK copies should start arriving by the end of the week.
Orders are still open on the website - buy now while stocks last!
unchcrosswords.com
#CrypticCrosswords
UK copies should start arriving by the end of the week.
Orders are still open on the website - buy now while stocks last!
unchcrosswords.com
#CrypticCrosswords
I only slept for 4 hours and just returned home from a stressful hour and a half trek through the snow. But there will be a stream today! Going live in about 30 minutes.
twitch.tv/liari77
twitch.tv/liari77
January 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
I only slept for 4 hours and just returned home from a stressful hour and a half trek through the snow. But there will be a stream today! Going live in about 30 minutes.
twitch.tv/liari77
twitch.tv/liari77
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I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #6, 12253, Thu 15th Jan 26)
1a: Toxic chemical made by strange doc yearning to inhabit evil alter ego (8,7)
6d: He said sesame and lettuce in buns are "burger amateur's toppings" (3,4)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
1a: Toxic chemical made by strange doc yearning to inhabit evil alter ego (8,7)
6d: He said sesame and lettuce in buns are "burger amateur's toppings" (3,4)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #6, 12253, Thu 15th Jan 26)
1a: Toxic chemical made by strange doc yearning to inhabit evil alter ego (8,7)
6d: He said sesame and lettuce in buns are "burger amateur's toppings" (3,4)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
1a: Toxic chemical made by strange doc yearning to inhabit evil alter ego (8,7)
6d: He said sesame and lettuce in buns are "burger amateur's toppings" (3,4)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Tomorrow may be a snow day. And I may do a bonus stream.
January 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Tomorrow may be a snow day. And I may do a bonus stream.
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A new setter on MyCrossword? Not exactly.
Hat tips to my co-conspirators @henriwords.com @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social @cranberryfez.bsky.social & Gennaro, and huge thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#cryptic #crossword
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3028
Hat tips to my co-conspirators @henriwords.com @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social @cranberryfez.bsky.social & Gennaro, and huge thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#cryptic #crossword
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3028
Cryptic crossword No 3,028 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 3,028 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 29 clues by Ghost. Published Tue 13 Jan 2026. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 6:24 AM
A new setter on MyCrossword? Not exactly.
Hat tips to my co-conspirators @henriwords.com @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social @cranberryfez.bsky.social & Gennaro, and huge thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#cryptic #crossword
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3028
Hat tips to my co-conspirators @henriwords.com @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social @cranberryfez.bsky.social & Gennaro, and huge thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#cryptic #crossword
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3028
Will be back to streaming today, probably around 2pm GMT. I would like to solve @henriwords.com’s 3000, @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social’s featured, several minis and any others recommended during.
Twitch.tv/liari77
Twitch.tv/liari77
January 9, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Will be back to streaming today, probably around 2pm GMT. I would like to solve @henriwords.com’s 3000, @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social’s featured, several minis and any others recommended during.
Twitch.tv/liari77
Twitch.tv/liari77
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Interested in setting cryptic crosswords, or improving ... or just finding out more? Following on from Raider's excellent advice at @mycrossword.co.uk, I've started a new blog series looking at how and why cryptics work:
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/setting...
Hope it's useful / interesting!
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/setting...
Hope it's useful / interesting!
Setting Things Right: The Manifezto Pt.1 · MyCrossword
Hi all, welcome to **Setting Things Right** – aka *The Manifezto* (thanks Henri!) – a blog looking at not just *how* cryptic clues and puzzles work, but *why...
www.mycrossword.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Interested in setting cryptic crosswords, or improving ... or just finding out more? Following on from Raider's excellent advice at @mycrossword.co.uk, I've started a new blog series looking at how and why cryptics work:
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/setting...
Hope it's useful / interesting!
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/setting...
Hope it's useful / interesting!
I would like to say the exact same thing.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thanks to everyone who solved my puzzles in 2025, knowingly or otherwise. I've had lots of fun, and there's more to come in 2026...
December 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I would like to say the exact same thing.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Get your 2026 self a little treat!
Unch Issue 2 is out in January - you can ensure you don't miss out by pre-ordering a copy now...
Go to unchcrosswords.com to reserve YOURS!
This one has eight of our usual standard cryptics, plus a fun alphabetical *and* an exciting thematic as well!
Unch Issue 2 is out in January - you can ensure you don't miss out by pre-ordering a copy now...
Go to unchcrosswords.com to reserve YOURS!
This one has eight of our usual standard cryptics, plus a fun alphabetical *and* an exciting thematic as well!
Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
unchcrosswords.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Get your 2026 self a little treat!
Unch Issue 2 is out in January - you can ensure you don't miss out by pre-ordering a copy now...
Go to unchcrosswords.com to reserve YOURS!
This one has eight of our usual standard cryptics, plus a fun alphabetical *and* an exciting thematic as well!
Unch Issue 2 is out in January - you can ensure you don't miss out by pre-ordering a copy now...
Go to unchcrosswords.com to reserve YOURS!
This one has eight of our usual standard cryptics, plus a fun alphabetical *and* an exciting thematic as well!
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Mah momma always said, life is like an #OffGridPod compilation episode: you never know what you're gonna get...
offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/12/28/c...
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Constant Money Timezone – Ep. 66 - Off-Grid
In which we enter a Constant Money Timezone, turn bioluminescent, slap your thighs, and consider wind chimes in a new light.
offgrid.tlmb.net
December 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Mah momma always said, life is like an #OffGridPod compilation episode: you never know what you're gonna get...
offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/12/28/c...
offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/12/28/c...
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A rare but fun appearance by the gaffer Eimi in the Independent today, featuring this absolute corker:
Pinter play involving three people: a woman and two men (8)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Pinter play involving three people: a woman and two men (8)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
puzzles.independent.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A rare but fun appearance by the gaffer Eimi in the Independent today, featuring this absolute corker:
Pinter play involving three people: a woman and two men (8)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Pinter play involving three people: a woman and two men (8)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...