Longyfan
@longyfan.bsky.social
I make cryptic crosswords. Find them at mycrossword.co.uk/longyfan – also on various occasions in The Browser, Minute Cryptic, The Gnomon, Cryptic Crossweird and Unch
He/him
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A busy weekend featuring two family birthdays, a West End show and a Christmas party, but in between we're looking forward to crosswords by @iguesscryptics.bsky.social and @henriwords.com. Join us at 12! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
December 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
A busy weekend featuring two family birthdays, a West End show and a Christmas party, but in between we're looking forward to crosswords by @iguesscryptics.bsky.social and @henriwords.com. Join us at 12! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
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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
Any Mac users doing the fidgeting necessary to run Crossword Compiler? Wondering how much of a headache it is
December 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Any Mac users doing the fidgeting necessary to run Crossword Compiler? Wondering how much of a headache it is
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We only have time for one crossword today on #CrypticSunday and that will be by boznut, join us at 12 to help solve!
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
Twitch
Twitch is the world
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December 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
We only have time for one crossword today on #CrypticSunday and that will be by boznut, join us at 12 to help solve!
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
Happy to see I contravened almost every note in MyCrossword’s new editorial guidance with last year’s “cryptic crimes” puzzle (and then some)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2161
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2161
Cryptic crossword No 2,161 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,161 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Longyfan. Published Thu 12 Dec 2024. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Happy to see I contravened almost every note in MyCrossword’s new editorial guidance with last year’s “cryptic crimes” puzzle (and then some)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2161
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2161
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If you subscribe to my emails already then my free Christmassy puzzle ‘Seven Gifts So Fancy’ should have landed in your inbox today - I hope you enjoy it 🎁
If you’re not on the mailing list but you’d like a free copy of the puzzle, send me a DM
To get future free puzzles sign up at henriwords.com
If you’re not on the mailing list but you’d like a free copy of the puzzle, send me a DM
To get future free puzzles sign up at henriwords.com
HenriWords
Cryptic Crosswords by Henri
henriwords.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
If you subscribe to my emails already then my free Christmassy puzzle ‘Seven Gifts So Fancy’ should have landed in your inbox today - I hope you enjoy it 🎁
If you’re not on the mailing list but you’d like a free copy of the puzzle, send me a DM
To get future free puzzles sign up at henriwords.com
If you’re not on the mailing list but you’d like a free copy of the puzzle, send me a DM
To get future free puzzles sign up at henriwords.com
Forgot to mention that I’m half of Crenditi… can’t wait for Unch 2!
I'm very excited about the excellent puzzles we've got lined up for Issue 2, coming out in January.
Setters this time will be:
ALP
Gennaro
Catnip
The Void
Heron
Ruskin
Umpire
Crenditi
Bard
Henri
That's 8 standard cryptics, an alphabetical jigsaw, and a barred thematic. Fun!
unchcrosswords.com
Setters this time will be:
ALP
Gennaro
Catnip
The Void
Heron
Ruskin
Umpire
Crenditi
Bard
Henri
That's 8 standard cryptics, an alphabetical jigsaw, and a barred thematic. Fun!
unchcrosswords.com
Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
unchcrosswords.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Forgot to mention that I’m half of Crenditi… can’t wait for Unch 2!
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I'm very excited about the excellent puzzles we've got lined up for Issue 2, coming out in January.
Setters this time will be:
ALP
Gennaro
Catnip
The Void
Heron
Ruskin
Umpire
Crenditi
Bard
Henri
That's 8 standard cryptics, an alphabetical jigsaw, and a barred thematic. Fun!
unchcrosswords.com
Setters this time will be:
ALP
Gennaro
Catnip
The Void
Heron
Ruskin
Umpire
Crenditi
Bard
Henri
That's 8 standard cryptics, an alphabetical jigsaw, and a barred thematic. Fun!
unchcrosswords.com
Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
unchcrosswords.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I'm very excited about the excellent puzzles we've got lined up for Issue 2, coming out in January.
Setters this time will be:
ALP
Gennaro
Catnip
The Void
Heron
Ruskin
Umpire
Crenditi
Bard
Henri
That's 8 standard cryptics, an alphabetical jigsaw, and a barred thematic. Fun!
unchcrosswords.com
Setters this time will be:
ALP
Gennaro
Catnip
The Void
Heron
Ruskin
Umpire
Crenditi
Bard
Henri
That's 8 standard cryptics, an alphabetical jigsaw, and a barred thematic. Fun!
unchcrosswords.com
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Issue 2 available for (pre)sale now: unchcrosswords.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Issue 2 available for (pre)sale now: unchcrosswords.com
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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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We're spoilt for choice on MyCrossword this week! Have picked two cryptics to stream from setters we haven't attempted in a while: Fez (as Blancheflower) @cranberryfez.bsky.social and Longyfan @longyfan.bsky.social. Join us at 12 noon GMT! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
Twitch
Twitch is the world
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November 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We're spoilt for choice on MyCrossword this week! Have picked two cryptics to stream from setters we haven't attempted in a while: Fez (as Blancheflower) @cranberryfez.bsky.social and Longyfan @longyfan.bsky.social. Join us at 12 noon GMT! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
Been a few months…
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2832
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2832
Cryptic crossword No 2,832 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,832 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 34 clues by Longyfan. Published Sat 8 Nov 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Been a few months…
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2832
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2832
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Gnomon's second full issue is out now to subscribers, with four new variety cryptics!
www.gnomoncryptics.com
Puzzles from @longyfan.bsky.social (Roland Ingram), @henriwords.com (Rob Townsend), @juffowup.bsky.social (Andy Yingst), and Roger Wolff!
www.gnomoncryptics.com
Puzzles from @longyfan.bsky.social (Roland Ingram), @henriwords.com (Rob Townsend), @juffowup.bsky.social (Andy Yingst), and Roger Wolff!
The Gnomon
Variety cryptic crosswords
www.gnomoncryptics.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Gnomon's second full issue is out now to subscribers, with four new variety cryptics!
www.gnomoncryptics.com
Puzzles from @longyfan.bsky.social (Roland Ingram), @henriwords.com (Rob Townsend), @juffowup.bsky.social (Andy Yingst), and Roger Wolff!
www.gnomoncryptics.com
Puzzles from @longyfan.bsky.social (Roland Ingram), @henriwords.com (Rob Townsend), @juffowup.bsky.social (Andy Yingst), and Roger Wolff!
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Do not go out in the midday sun today - stay in and do some cryptic crosswords with us instead. We have MyCrossword puzzles set by of @longyfan.bsky.social and @ouroborosop.bsky.social this week! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
July 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Do not go out in the midday sun today - stay in and do some cryptic crosswords with us instead. We have MyCrossword puzzles set by of @longyfan.bsky.social and @ouroborosop.bsky.social this week! #CrypticSunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
twitch.tv/crypticsunday
Been a while since you solved one of mine? Been a while since I posted! Here we go.
Thanks as ever to @mycrossword.co.uk
and to @liari.bsky.social, @juffowup.bsky.social, and Elderism and friends for testing!
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2547
Thanks as ever to @mycrossword.co.uk
and to @liari.bsky.social, @juffowup.bsky.social, and Elderism and friends for testing!
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2547
Cryptic crossword No 2,547 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,547 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 33 clues by Longyfan. Published Sat 12 Jul 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Been a while since you solved one of mine? Been a while since I posted! Here we go.
Thanks as ever to @mycrossword.co.uk
and to @liari.bsky.social, @juffowup.bsky.social, and Elderism and friends for testing!
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2547
Thanks as ever to @mycrossword.co.uk
and to @liari.bsky.social, @juffowup.bsky.social, and Elderism and friends for testing!
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2547
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live now solving quartiles/@officialgocomics.bsky.social/ @puzzmo.com by @norahsharpe.bsky.social and @tlmberwolves.bsky.social/ @gnomoncryptics.bsky.social by @longyfan.bsky.social !
www.twitch.tv/crossweirdtv
www.twitch.tv/crossweirdtv
June 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
live now solving quartiles/@officialgocomics.bsky.social/ @puzzmo.com by @norahsharpe.bsky.social and @tlmberwolves.bsky.social/ @gnomoncryptics.bsky.social by @longyfan.bsky.social !
www.twitch.tv/crossweirdtv
www.twitch.tv/crossweirdtv
Check out the brilliant minutecryptic.com because it’s doing a great job of getting people into cryptics (and it’s me today 😊)
June 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Check out the brilliant minutecryptic.com because it’s doing a great job of getting people into cryptics (and it’s me today 😊)
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I have been toying with the idea of setting up a crossword magazine thing. Analogue ftw.
If you are interested in any way please drop me a line here:
letterbird.co/magazine
I’ll gather email addresses and keep you in the loop.
(a bit vague right now so please be patient! 😅)
If you are interested in any way please drop me a line here:
letterbird.co/magazine
I’ll gather email addresses and keep you in the loop.
(a bit vague right now so please be patient! 😅)
Contact Matt
Send Matt an email with Letterbird.
letterbird.co
June 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I have been toying with the idea of setting up a crossword magazine thing. Analogue ftw.
If you are interested in any way please drop me a line here:
letterbird.co/magazine
I’ll gather email addresses and keep you in the loop.
(a bit vague right now so please be patient! 😅)
If you are interested in any way please drop me a line here:
letterbird.co/magazine
I’ll gather email addresses and keep you in the loop.
(a bit vague right now so please be patient! 😅)
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Tonight, a stream I've very much been looking forward to: I tackle the new variety cryptics from The Gnomon! (www.gnomoncryptics.com)
Come watch me be bewildered and astonished on Twitch at around 9:00 Eastern, www.twitch.tv/thatcrypticguy.
Come watch me be bewildered and astonished on Twitch at around 9:00 Eastern, www.twitch.tv/thatcrypticguy.
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
June 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Tonight, a stream I've very much been looking forward to: I tackle the new variety cryptics from The Gnomon! (www.gnomoncryptics.com)
Come watch me be bewildered and astonished on Twitch at around 9:00 Eastern, www.twitch.tv/thatcrypticguy.
Come watch me be bewildered and astonished on Twitch at around 9:00 Eastern, www.twitch.tv/thatcrypticguy.
Here’s another #minutecryptic !
www.minutecryptic.com
You can support Minute Cryptic by solving on the site and clicking through to the video :)
www.minutecryptic.com
You can support Minute Cryptic by solving on the site and clicking through to the video :)
June 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Here’s another #minutecryptic !
www.minutecryptic.com
You can support Minute Cryptic by solving on the site and clicking through to the video :)
www.minutecryptic.com
You can support Minute Cryptic by solving on the site and clicking through to the video :)
Love reading the comments on the Minute Cryptic videos. So many people just getting into cryptics and being delighted/frustrated as they go!
My clue today:
minutecryptic.com
My clue today:
minutecryptic.com
June 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Love reading the comments on the Minute Cryptic videos. So many people just getting into cryptics and being delighted/frustrated as they go!
My clue today:
minutecryptic.com
My clue today:
minutecryptic.com
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A TRANS PERSON MADE YOUR PUZZLE is LIVE !!!!
donate at least $10 USD to an American trans charity and receive 10 puzzles by trans constructors
edited by me and @cantorlope.bsky.social
beautiful cover art by @pseudonymjones.bsky.social
happy pride :)
tinyurl.com/transxwords
donate at least $10 USD to an American trans charity and receive 10 puzzles by trans constructors
edited by me and @cantorlope.bsky.social
beautiful cover art by @pseudonymjones.bsky.social
happy pride :)
tinyurl.com/transxwords
June 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A TRANS PERSON MADE YOUR PUZZLE is LIVE !!!!
donate at least $10 USD to an American trans charity and receive 10 puzzles by trans constructors
edited by me and @cantorlope.bsky.social
beautiful cover art by @pseudonymjones.bsky.social
happy pride :)
tinyurl.com/transxwords
donate at least $10 USD to an American trans charity and receive 10 puzzles by trans constructors
edited by me and @cantorlope.bsky.social
beautiful cover art by @pseudonymjones.bsky.social
happy pride :)
tinyurl.com/transxwords
Excited to solve and proud to be in the first full issue of The Gnomon!
First full issue of The Gnomon is live now, with five puzzles from @longyfan.bsky.social , @bewilderingly.bsky.social, and @juffowup.bsky.social , and from guest editors @joeadultman.bsky.social and Skaldskaparmal.
www.gnomoncryptics.com
www.gnomoncryptics.com
The Gnomon
Variety cryptic crosswords
www.gnomoncryptics.com
June 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Excited to solve and proud to be in the first full issue of The Gnomon!
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New HenriMini!™
mycrossword.co.uk/mini/10
– Book, a new one out by female politician, talks about the French
– Reveals acceptable face of naturism and lives freely
– Long-haired Asians are discovered importing German Ford part, bottom of clutch section
Not sample clues; that’s the whole puzzle 😆
mycrossword.co.uk/mini/10
– Book, a new one out by female politician, talks about the French
– Reveals acceptable face of naturism and lives freely
– Long-haired Asians are discovered importing German Ford part, bottom of clutch section
Not sample clues; that’s the whole puzzle 😆
Mini crossword No 10 · MyCrossword
Made for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, MyCrossword is a free platform for creating and publishing your own puzzles.
mycrossword.co.uk
May 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
New HenriMini!™
mycrossword.co.uk/mini/10
– Book, a new one out by female politician, talks about the French
– Reveals acceptable face of naturism and lives freely
– Long-haired Asians are discovered importing German Ford part, bottom of clutch section
Not sample clues; that’s the whole puzzle 😆
mycrossword.co.uk/mini/10
– Book, a new one out by female politician, talks about the French
– Reveals acceptable face of naturism and lives freely
– Long-haired Asians are discovered importing German Ford part, bottom of clutch section
Not sample clues; that’s the whole puzzle 😆