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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 11h

I set the cryptic crossword in the weekend edition of the @financialtimes.com.
Sample clue: A quick one in S London 'otel? (5,8).
Solve the puzzle of the FT app or print the pdf here:
www.ft.com/content/a2c3...

FT Crossword: Number 18,184

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 19h

Keep up the good work!

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Charlie Methven @charliemethven.bsky.social · 3d

I hope my faithful followers enjoy my latest cryptic, featuring:

Star trio cast as double-crossers (8)
Crossword setters you shouldn't have trapped in vice suffer (7)
American in the way of DC hero unplugging Tesla (8)
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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 3d

How about this?
Two pieces of magnesium stuck together for a long time? (4)

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 5d

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 9d

Today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent is awful, but hopefully you’ll like it.

Sample clue:
In high spirits, Gary Lineker finally comes out (3)

Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent

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ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · 10d

Working at welcoming Germans in public relations exercise? (7)

My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword

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John Henderson @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social · 13d

Free to solve at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti..., sample from today's Nimrod @the-independent.com xword: Slimmed manner, not so round? (8) @derekharrison.bsky.social @timlihoreau.bsky.social @jon-summers.bsky.social @tilsit999.bsky.social @somsram.bsky.social @knutcrosswords.bsky.social

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 15d

And I see the comment function has been restored to fifteensquared. I’d been hoping to cling on to my presumption that this is a flawless masterpiece.

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 15d

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the FT.

Sample clue:
Turn, turn … I’m turning left twice (8)

You can solve it FOR FREE
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- by printing it at ft.com/crossword

FT

The latest UK and international business, finance, economic and political news, comment and analysis from the Financial Times optimised for your device on app.ft.com.

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amoebacrosswords.bsky.social @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social · 16d

I'm back in the Indy today, with clues like:

Mouthy art student is trying, to an extent (9)

Solve for free here - I hope you enjoy it!

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PostMarkCryptic.bsky.social @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social · 19d

Delighted to have compiled today's Indy puzzle. I hope you enjoy.

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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · 21d

I set the cryptic crossword in this weekend's @financialtimes.com.
Sample clue: Organised bride's hen party, ending in perfect gift.
Solve the puzzle on the FT app or print the pdf here:
www.ft.com/content/3646...

FT Crossword: Number 18,166

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Coot @coot.bsky.social · 22d

It’s my puzzle in the Independent today. (Wot, no Phi? He’s back tomorrow). Clues include:

Wet and cold, perhaps, one covers up at home (6)

Strong birds? Turkeys and geese to name two (5)

Security protecting Harris finally leaves (5)

#cryptic #crossword

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Steve Mossberg @mossdef.bsky.social · 25d

Dictator's hurt nation's capital (4)

Delay evident in reactions to new allegations (9)

I set today's Independent #cryptic #crossword. I hope it brightens your day!

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Raider @mycrossword.co.uk · 28d

I'm back on my childish nonsense in today's Indy.

Here's one of the more sensible clues:

Take remedy to keep fit (7)

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · 29d

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · Sep 11

Going further still…Potentially controversial opinion, this, but as a solver I’ve never found a multiple (3 or more) definition clue satisfying to solve. Thus I now avoid setting such clues.

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ecclescrosswords.bsky.social @ecclescrosswords.bsky.social · Sep 10

Whatever happens, eviscerated Truss associated with a big lettuce (2,3,5)

My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword

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ALP @adamleepotter.bsky.social · Sep 9

Chuffed and amazed to be back in the Indy as Magus @ puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent *hides behind sofa*
Hide from Jersey Boy’s Brothers? (8)
Nick Knowles’s ultimate essential? (5)
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream opened by bird (9)

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Josh Roach @iguesscryptics.bsky.social · Sep 8

I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including:
Naked in back of strip club running drunken event (3,5)
South Korean coins possibly obtained at great expense (4-3)
What some hiker turns up for? (4)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

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Rachel Playforth @archelina.bsky.social · Sep 7

Our solving stream today will feature new cryptics shared on MyCrossword by Gennaro and boznut, join us at 12! #CrypticSunday
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Hello we are Matt and Rachel.We stream cryptic crosswords almost every Sunday at 12pm UK time.

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you … All parsings can be found at fifteensquared.net/2025/09/04/independent-12139-by-bluebird/

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William Snow @willsnow8.bsky.social · Sep 4

Take a chance and have a go at my latest cryptic crossword for the Independent…

Sample clue:
Green plastic Cava bottles one’s opening before party (7)

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Jack H Keynes @wearingcrocs.bsky.social · Aug 31

I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #4, 12136, Mon 1st Sep 25)

10a: Way in which we're sure to have an impact? (9,6)

16d: Huge monster returning? No thanks, I've left! (9)
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