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Thanks to those who played along for our series of instructionless puzzles. Out of curiosity, how would you feel about ... no grid? therackenfracker.com/fracks-in-fi...

Fracks in Five

If you think our puzzles defy categorization, well, let's hope you're wrong this time.

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Aug 7

One might also note that, as opposed to being in the center, he’s so on the right he’s falling off the cover.

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Jul 29

Here's the thing*: therackenfracker.com/fantastic-fo... (* Not actually related to the comic/movie at all, sorry.)

Fantastic Fours

When it's your turn, it's 90°.

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Jul 1

Sometimes we-a give you helpful instructions, but indicia case, we don't. therackenfracker.com/high-c/

High ©

A gimmick that's got it where it counts.

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Jun 12

Very nice!

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Jun 12

Delighted to be back in @avcx.bsky.social with another puzzle, edited by @mossdef.bsky.social. It’s a 15x cryptic with no shenanigans other than, you know, everything. avxwords.com/puzzles/1846/

Puzzle – AVCXTwitterFacebookTwitterFacebook

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gnomoncryptics.bsky.social @gnomoncryptics.bsky.social · Jun 1

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.
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The Gnomon

Variety cryptic crosswords

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · May 27

A puzzle that will you a clear picture of our cryptic sensibilities:

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High Definition

Today's puzzle is HDMI*-compatible. (*Handleable despite missing instructions.)

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · May 1

Sowmya, this is a killer clue, truly no pun intended.

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Apr 29

We're thrilled to have provided today's minutecryptic.com clue. We looked to see what solvers thought of our first clue — if they want more of our mischief, they can find it at therackenfracker.com. #minutecryptic

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Apr 29

If you found our last puzzle to be a doozy, you'll be happy to hear we've got a fun, fair puzzle for your amusement today — and for once the instructions give you all you'll need to play.

High Roller

Step right up.

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Apr 15

Very happy to have written the clue for today's #minutecryptic (www.minutecryptic.com) — hopefully the first of many of our clues you'll see there. If you're new to us, we've got free puzzles aplenty and even more for subscribers: therackenfracker.com/new-to-you-p...

New-to-You Puzzles

We'd like to introduce Browser subscribers to the puzzles of the Rackenfracker, and Rackenfracker subscribers to our new puzzle in The Browser!

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Apr 15

Glad you enjoyed it and privileged to be in your company

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Mar 28

Solvers have enjoyed this one.

(Eventually.)

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Mar 28

… but in a good way?

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Mar 26

Heroic undertaking, Aaron — gg.

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Mar 25

"These variety cryptics, those instructions can get so long!" We hear you, and we're doing something about it.

High Stakes

😬

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Mar 17

... and we hope you enjoy them both! therackenfracker.com/fits-and-sta...

Fits and Starts

*That* woman to vibe with local star of the Torah?

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Mar 17

Two-puzzle day! Delighted to have worked with our friends at patreon.com/CrypticCrossweird on a timely little variety puzzle, and we decided to commemorate the occasion with an even littler free variety puzzle ...

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Feb 25

Face it, solver, you just hit the jackpot. therackenfracker.com/all-cherry-n...

All Cherry, No Lemon

Katy, BAR BAR BAR the door — there's trickiness afoot.

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Feb 16

We're very happy to be making our TheBrowser.com debut today with a feisty little cryptic crossword we think you'll enjoy. If you've found us because of The Browser, welcome, and have we got some puzzles for you.

New-to-You Puzzles

We'd like to introduce Browser subscribers to the puzzles of the Rackenfracker, and Rackenfracker subscribers to our new puzzle in The Browser!

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The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · Jan 30

Feel better, Riccio household.

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