Josh Roach
@iguesscryptics.bsky.social
23-year-old cryptic crossword setter. Found in the Independent (Major) and on MyCrossword (Iguess)
I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including:
Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3)
Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7)
Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3)
Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7)
Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4)
Solve for free here: 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
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I set today's cryptic in the Indy. Including:
Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3)
Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7)
Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Spinning throw breaks dish (4,3)
Fighting has mainly imposed on US? (4,7)
Provoke Gregorian at the outset with year missing from their calendar? (4)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Reposted by Josh Roach
It’s been a while, but my latest puzzle is now up, featuring:
What could make big bin perfect? (4,2,3)
Finance issue almost over for neighbours (5,4)
Many thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#cryptic #crossword
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2880
What could make big bin perfect? (4,2,3)
Finance issue almost over for neighbours (5,4)
Many thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#cryptic #crossword
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2880
Cryptic crossword No 2,880 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,880 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 28 clues by Coot. Published Sat 22 Nov 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
It’s been a while, but my latest puzzle is now up, featuring:
What could make big bin perfect? (4,2,3)
Finance issue almost over for neighbours (5,4)
Many thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#cryptic #crossword
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2880
What could make big bin perfect? (4,2,3)
Finance issue almost over for neighbours (5,4)
Many thanks as always to @mycrossword.co.uk
#cryptic #crossword
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2880
Reposted by Josh Roach
Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
unchcrosswords.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Warning: my latest shenanigans on @mycrossword.co.uk's super site might be best solved post-watershed, including:
Blow family and gag at climax (9)
Long-term partner who dives at balls (6)
Resolving old break-up, leave banger on the side? (6-4)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2827
Blow family and gag at climax (9)
Long-term partner who dives at balls (6)
Resolving old break-up, leave banger on the side? (6-4)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2827
Cryptic crossword No 2,827 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,827 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Iguess. Published Thu 6 Nov 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Warning: my latest shenanigans on @mycrossword.co.uk's super site might be best solved post-watershed, including:
Blow family and gag at climax (9)
Long-term partner who dives at balls (6)
Resolving old break-up, leave banger on the side? (6-4)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2827
Blow family and gag at climax (9)
Long-term partner who dives at balls (6)
Resolving old break-up, leave banger on the side? (6-4)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2827
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It’s me in the Independent today.
Sample clue:
Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5)
You can solve this cryptic crossword FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5)
You can solve this cryptic crossword FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
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
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
It’s me in the Independent today.
Sample clue:
Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5)
You can solve this cryptic crossword FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Sample clue:
Cantankerous ill youngster straddles potty (5)
You can solve this cryptic crossword FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Reposted by Josh Roach
Rather chuffed to report that my friendly, feathered and equally foolish alter ego Loon makes his debut in The Times Quick Cryptic series today.
#cryptic #crossword
#cryptic #crossword
October 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Rather chuffed to report that my friendly, feathered and equally foolish alter ego Loon makes his debut in The Times Quick Cryptic series today.
#cryptic #crossword
#cryptic #crossword
Reposted by Josh Roach
🙏 Huge thanks to our setters for Unch Issue 1 🙏
@guineverecryptic.bsky.social
@amoebacrosswords.bsky.social
@archelina.bsky.social
@coot.bsky.social
@cranberryfez.bsky.social
@postmarkcryptic.bsky.social
@henriwords.com
@liari.bsky.social
@skirwingle.bsky.social
@sirdakka.bsky.social
@guineverecryptic.bsky.social
@amoebacrosswords.bsky.social
@archelina.bsky.social
@coot.bsky.social
@cranberryfez.bsky.social
@postmarkcryptic.bsky.social
@henriwords.com
@liari.bsky.social
@skirwingle.bsky.social
@sirdakka.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Reposted by Josh Roach
Hope you enjoy the latest Dice 🎲 puzzle today! There’s a little extra gift in there for solvers this week… 💝
Wake up and have a loud drinking session topless (6)
Claims no Ozempic suppresses sleep (6)
Requires massages orally (5)
#cryptic #crossword
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
Wake up and have a loud drinking session topless (6)
Claims no Ozempic suppresses sleep (6)
Requires massages orally (5)
#cryptic #crossword
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
Quick cryptic crossword No 77
Quick cryptic crossword No 77
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Hope you enjoy the latest Dice 🎲 puzzle today! There’s a little extra gift in there for solvers this week… 💝
Wake up and have a loud drinking session topless (6)
Claims no Ozempic suppresses sleep (6)
Requires massages orally (5)
#cryptic #crossword
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
Wake up and have a loud drinking session topless (6)
Claims no Ozempic suppresses sleep (6)
Requires massages orally (5)
#cryptic #crossword
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
My latest puzzle released on
@mycrossword.co.uk
's ever helpful site including:
Ground saturated with liquid say, in this? (5,6)
Bloodsucker manipulated lefty group's divides (6,3)
Picked up flour mixture with vegetable for Indian dough (5)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2724
@mycrossword.co.uk
's ever helpful site including:
Ground saturated with liquid say, in this? (5,6)
Bloodsucker manipulated lefty group's divides (6,3)
Picked up flour mixture with vegetable for Indian dough (5)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2724
Cryptic crossword No 2,724 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,724 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Iguess. Published Sat 20 Sep 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
My latest puzzle released on
@mycrossword.co.uk
's ever helpful site including:
Ground saturated with liquid say, in this? (5,6)
Bloodsucker manipulated lefty group's divides (6,3)
Picked up flour mixture with vegetable for Indian dough (5)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2724
@mycrossword.co.uk
's ever helpful site including:
Ground saturated with liquid say, in this? (5,6)
Bloodsucker manipulated lefty group's divides (6,3)
Picked up flour mixture with vegetable for Indian dough (5)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2724
Would recommend as a perfectly pitched offering for aspiring solvers!
Quick cryptic in The Times today is a debut by ‘Kybos’
Kybos is a Greek word for a six-sided 🎲 …
Testers are wonderful people who deserve so much ❤️
#cryptic #crossword #isitreal
Kybos is a Greek word for a six-sided 🎲 …
Testers are wonderful people who deserve so much ❤️
#cryptic #crossword #isitreal
September 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Would recommend as a perfectly pitched offering for aspiring solvers!
Reposted by Josh Roach
🚨 UK PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN 🚨
Roll up roll up - assure yourself a copy of Unch now!
Visit: unchcrosswords.com#shop
Roll up roll up - assure yourself a copy of Unch now!
Visit: unchcrosswords.com#shop
a man in a suit and tie is saying oh my god okay it 's happening .
Alt: Michael Scott (US Office) saying oh my god okay it's happening .
media.tenor.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🚨 UK PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN 🚨
Roll up roll up - assure yourself a copy of Unch now!
Visit: unchcrosswords.com#shop
Roll up roll up - assure yourself a copy of Unch now!
Visit: unchcrosswords.com#shop
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🥁 Call for Participants 🥁
Are you a #cryptic #crossword setter, amateur or professional?
I’m pulling together a ‘Platypus’ collaborative crossword puzzle to be published on @mycrossword.co.uk to celebrate the annual ‘Sloggers & Betters’ crosswording event in York in October.
1/2
Are you a #cryptic #crossword setter, amateur or professional?
I’m pulling together a ‘Platypus’ collaborative crossword puzzle to be published on @mycrossword.co.uk to celebrate the annual ‘Sloggers & Betters’ crosswording event in York in October.
1/2
September 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🥁 Call for Participants 🥁
Are you a #cryptic #crossword setter, amateur or professional?
I’m pulling together a ‘Platypus’ collaborative crossword puzzle to be published on @mycrossword.co.uk to celebrate the annual ‘Sloggers & Betters’ crosswording event in York in October.
1/2
Are you a #cryptic #crossword setter, amateur or professional?
I’m pulling together a ‘Platypus’ collaborative crossword puzzle to be published on @mycrossword.co.uk to celebrate the annual ‘Sloggers & Betters’ crosswording event in York in October.
1/2
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...
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...
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
September 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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...
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...
Reposted by Josh Roach
Guardian quick cryptic today with a theme especially for Mr 🎲🎲🥰
Go long way round, hiding in shade to urinate (6)
Unexpectedly find one cat as trusted friend (10)
Train runs over this bird (4)
Hope you enjoy!
#cryptic #crossword
Go long way round, hiding in shade to urinate (6)
Unexpectedly find one cat as trusted friend (10)
Train runs over this bird (4)
Hope you enjoy!
#cryptic #crossword
Quick cryptic crossword No 74
Quick cryptic crossword No 74
www.theguardian.com
August 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Guardian quick cryptic today with a theme especially for Mr 🎲🎲🥰
Go long way round, hiding in shade to urinate (6)
Unexpectedly find one cat as trusted friend (10)
Train runs over this bird (4)
Hope you enjoy!
#cryptic #crossword
Go long way round, hiding in shade to urinate (6)
Unexpectedly find one cat as trusted friend (10)
Train runs over this bird (4)
Hope you enjoy!
#cryptic #crossword
Half-cut relatives start to hanker for new set of crosswords (4)
🥁🥁🥁 Coming Soon — a brand new cryptic crossword magazine we’re calling Unch. Interested? Sign up for email updates at unchcrosswords.com to find out more. And we’d love it if you could repost this to your own followers 👍
Unch Crosswords
Unch Crossword Magazine
unchcrosswords.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Half-cut relatives start to hanker for new set of crosswords (4)
Reposted by Josh Roach
A new puzzle by me, for your enjoyment. Sample clues:
Idiot following potty revolutionary (4)
Dog noses around perfectly innocent property (8)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2664
Idiot following potty revolutionary (4)
Dog noses around perfectly innocent property (8)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2664
Cryptic crossword No 2,664 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,664 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Catnip. Published Sat 23 Aug 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
mycrossword.co.uk
August 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A new puzzle by me, for your enjoyment. Sample clues:
Idiot following potty revolutionary (4)
Dog noses around perfectly innocent property (8)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2664
Idiot following potty revolutionary (4)
Dog noses around perfectly innocent property (8)
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2664
Reposted by Josh Roach
🧵 Some suggestions for anyone who feels like getting into cryptic crosswords this year:
1. Get a good book to cover the basics of cryptics. Times (Tim Mooney) and Telegraph (Chris Lancaster) books are good, and I'd also recommend this by Colin Dexter: www.amazon.co.uk/Cracking-Cry... (1/6)
1. Get a good book to cover the basics of cryptics. Times (Tim Mooney) and Telegraph (Chris Lancaster) books are good, and I'd also recommend this by Colin Dexter: www.amazon.co.uk/Cracking-Cry... (1/6)
Cracking Cryptic Crosswords
Cracking Cryptic Crosswords eBook : Dexter, Colin: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
January 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🧵 Some suggestions for anyone who feels like getting into cryptic crosswords this year:
1. Get a good book to cover the basics of cryptics. Times (Tim Mooney) and Telegraph (Chris Lancaster) books are good, and I'd also recommend this by Colin Dexter: www.amazon.co.uk/Cracking-Cry... (1/6)
1. Get a good book to cover the basics of cryptics. Times (Tim Mooney) and Telegraph (Chris Lancaster) books are good, and I'd also recommend this by Colin Dexter: www.amazon.co.uk/Cracking-Cry... (1/6)
Reposted by Josh Roach
Join me for an afternoon learning how to solve cryptic crossword puzzles in the fine city of Norwich on the 7th September.
Tickets here:
thehollowaynorwich.com/events/RVb6g...
Shares and word of mouth appreciated!
Tickets here:
thehollowaynorwich.com/events/RVb6g...
Shares and word of mouth appreciated!
August 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Join me for an afternoon learning how to solve cryptic crossword puzzles in the fine city of Norwich on the 7th September.
Tickets here:
thehollowaynorwich.com/events/RVb6g...
Shares and word of mouth appreciated!
Tickets here:
thehollowaynorwich.com/events/RVb6g...
Shares and word of mouth appreciated!
Reposted by Josh Roach
🚨 NEW #CRYPTIC #CROSSWORD MAGAZINE 🚨
Unch is launching soon - register here for updates: unchcrosswords.com
Please do tell your cryptic crossword friends, and share far & wide x
Unch is launching soon - register here for updates: unchcrosswords.com
Please do tell your cryptic crossword friends, and share far & wide x
a man in a suit sits at a desk with a phone
Alt: Dwight from the US Office pretending to be Stanley, holding a pen and a crossword
media.tenor.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🚨 NEW #CRYPTIC #CROSSWORD MAGAZINE 🚨
Unch is launching soon - register here for updates: unchcrosswords.com
Please do tell your cryptic crossword friends, and share far & wide x
Unch is launching soon - register here for updates: unchcrosswords.com
Please do tell your cryptic crossword friends, and share far & wide x
My latest puzzle released on @mycrossword.co.uk's super mycrossword.com including:
Start of transmission where ad's naughty? (9)
Good job to deliver step of cheese making process? (3,2,2)
Chicken or fish sandwiches campaign (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2619
Start of transmission where ad's naughty? (9)
Good job to deliver step of cheese making process? (3,2,2)
Chicken or fish sandwiches campaign (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2619
Cryptic crossword No 2,619 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,619 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Iguess. Published Fri 8 Aug 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 6:57 AM
My latest puzzle released on @mycrossword.co.uk's super mycrossword.com including:
Start of transmission where ad's naughty? (9)
Good job to deliver step of cheese making process? (3,2,2)
Chicken or fish sandwiches campaign (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2619
Start of transmission where ad's naughty? (9)
Good job to deliver step of cheese making process? (3,2,2)
Chicken or fish sandwiches campaign (6)
www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2619
Reposted by Josh Roach
🥁🥁🥁 Coming Soon — a brand new cryptic crossword magazine we’re calling Unch. Interested? Sign up for email updates at unchcrosswords.com to find out more. And we’d love it if you could repost this to your own followers 👍
unch
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unchcrosswords.com
July 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🥁🥁🥁 Coming Soon — a brand new cryptic crossword magazine we’re calling Unch. Interested? Sign up for email updates at unchcrosswords.com to find out more. And we’d love it if you could repost this to your own followers 👍
Reposted by Josh Roach
Guinevere makes a second appearance in the Indy today - hope you enjoy!
Where you can get work temporarily?(7)
As some Glaswegians' speech can be - deceptively angelic but missing a point (6)
God is aggrieved after holy man has a last night of debauchery?(4,2)
#cryptic #crossword #independent
Where you can get work temporarily?(7)
As some Glaswegians' speech can be - deceptively angelic but missing a point (6)
God is aggrieved after holy man has a last night of debauchery?(4,2)
#cryptic #crossword #independent
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
July 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Guinevere makes a second appearance in the Indy today - hope you enjoy!
Where you can get work temporarily?(7)
As some Glaswegians' speech can be - deceptively angelic but missing a point (6)
God is aggrieved after holy man has a last night of debauchery?(4,2)
#cryptic #crossword #independent
Where you can get work temporarily?(7)
As some Glaswegians' speech can be - deceptively angelic but missing a point (6)
God is aggrieved after holy man has a last night of debauchery?(4,2)
#cryptic #crossword #independent
Thrilled to debut today as Major in the Indy. Including:
Old enough for starters to purchase cigarette? (2,3)
Free type of takeaway's set aside cold (5)
With special thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @catnipxword.bsky.social
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Old enough for starters to purchase cigarette? (2,3)
Free type of takeaway's set aside cold (5)
With special thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @catnipxword.bsky.social
Solve for free here: 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
July 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Thrilled to debut today as Major in the Indy. Including:
Old enough for starters to purchase cigarette? (2,3)
Free type of takeaway's set aside cold (5)
With special thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @catnipxword.bsky.social
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Old enough for starters to purchase cigarette? (2,3)
Free type of takeaway's set aside cold (5)
With special thanks to @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and @catnipxword.bsky.social
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Reposted by Josh Roach
My first grid for a national paper - Independent Cryptic No 12,103 is now playable!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
#independent #cryptic #crossword #crypticcrossword #ouroboros
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
#independent #cryptic #crossword #crypticcrossword #ouroboros
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
July 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
My first grid for a national paper - Independent Cryptic No 12,103 is now playable!
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
#independent #cryptic #crossword #crypticcrossword #ouroboros
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
#independent #cryptic #crossword #crypticcrossword #ouroboros
Reposted by Josh Roach
I'm back in the Independent today! Clues include:
Sits alone, refreshed after hot shower in winter (10)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Sits alone, refreshed after hot shower in winter (10)
Solve for free here: 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
July 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I'm back in the Independent today! Clues include:
Sits alone, refreshed after hot shower in winter (10)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Sits alone, refreshed after hot shower in winter (10)
Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...