Matt
@wyrd.systems
📖 Publishing Unch, a cryptic crossword magazine: unchcrosswords.com
📺 Streaming on Sundays: https://twitch.tv/CrypticSunday
🪑 Sitting on benches
☕️ Drinking coffee
📺 Streaming on Sundays: https://twitch.tv/CrypticSunday
🪑 Sitting on benches
☕️ Drinking coffee
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When I played D&D—AS A KID IN THE 80S—we mostly used it as a vehicle to do whatever we wanted, rules be damned.
Which is to say, as someone who would be slightly younger than the actual Stranger Things kids, go wild, have fun, include everyone. You’ve got my OG imprimatur.
Which is to say, as someone who would be slightly younger than the actual Stranger Things kids, go wild, have fun, include everyone. You’ve got my OG imprimatur.
A game where you can do anything and they’re mad that people are doing anything.
December 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
When I played D&D—AS A KID IN THE 80S—we mostly used it as a vehicle to do whatever we wanted, rules be damned.
Which is to say, as someone who would be slightly younger than the actual Stranger Things kids, go wild, have fun, include everyone. You’ve got my OG imprimatur.
Which is to say, as someone who would be slightly younger than the actual Stranger Things kids, go wild, have fun, include everyone. You’ve got my OG imprimatur.
Train announcer: “Ladies and gentleman, the first thing I should say is please don’t panic…
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Train announcer: “Ladies and gentleman, the first thing I should say is please don’t panic…
Completed it ✅💪
Hooray - I’ve got the theme of this week’s Listener, and almost all the solutions. Now I just need to work out how to actually do the gridfill.
December 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Completed it ✅💪
Hooray - I’ve got the theme of this week’s Listener, and almost all the solutions. Now I just need to work out how to actually do the gridfill.
November 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Hooray - I’ve got the theme of this week’s Listener, and almost all the solutions. Now I just need to work out how to actually do the gridfill.
I also am very excited about the excellent puzzles we've got lined up for Issue 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
November 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I also am very excited about the excellent puzzles we've got lined up for Issue 2
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After a long hiatus, I have posted something on MyCrossword. This was set in 2024 as part of the bonus puzzles for an American crossword tournament.
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2898
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2898
Cryptic crossword No 2,898 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,898 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 31 clues by Liari. Published Sat 29 Nov 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
mycrossword.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
After a long hiatus, I have posted something on MyCrossword. This was set in 2024 as part of the bonus puzzles for an American crossword tournament.
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2898
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2898
Please stop scoring goals now, you're embarrassing our guests.
November 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Please stop scoring goals now, you're embarrassing our guests.
Listening to this whilst solving some puzzles.
I had to wait until @archelina.bsky.social's away because this record is a bit much for her:
rafaeltoral.bandcamp.com/album/spectr...
I had to wait until @archelina.bsky.social's away because this record is a bit much for her:
rafaeltoral.bandcamp.com/album/spectr...
Spectral Evolution, by Rafael Toral
2 track album
rafaeltoral.bandcamp.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Listening to this whilst solving some puzzles.
I had to wait until @archelina.bsky.social's away because this record is a bit much for her:
rafaeltoral.bandcamp.com/album/spectr...
I had to wait until @archelina.bsky.social's away because this record is a bit much for her:
rafaeltoral.bandcamp.com/album/spectr...
I signed up to @mossdef.bsky.social's Patreon earlier this week.
Just did the latest puzzle - "Cover Story" - really clever and good fun.
I'd recommend signing up if you like variety/thematic cryptics:
www.patreon.com/c/squarechase/
Just did the latest puzzle - "Cover Story" - really clever and good fun.
I'd recommend signing up if you like variety/thematic cryptics:
www.patreon.com/c/squarechase/
Get more from Square Chase on Patreon
variety cryptic crosswords
www.patreon.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I signed up to @mossdef.bsky.social's Patreon earlier this week.
Just did the latest puzzle - "Cover Story" - really clever and good fun.
I'd recommend signing up if you like variety/thematic cryptics:
www.patreon.com/c/squarechase/
Just did the latest puzzle - "Cover Story" - really clever and good fun.
I'd recommend signing up if you like variety/thematic cryptics:
www.patreon.com/c/squarechase/
I’ve been looking forward to this one!
New Listener video is out. A lovely puzzle by Horntail, one half of whom is Michael Bennett (Shoehorn)!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNf...
Listener Crossword 4893 "Strike Back" by Horntail
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I’ve been looking forward to this one!
Obviously the reddit post is pretty tongue-in-cheek but it's a valid request to have more up-to-date references in puzzles.
I'd argue that plenty of people do this already, though maybe not enough and not in some of the key places where people first encounter cryptics...
I'd argue that plenty of people do this already, though maybe not enough and not in some of the key places where people first encounter cryptics...
There's a discussion on /r/crosswords to come up with some modern #cryptic clues - that aren't targeted at people over the age of 70.
www.reddit.com/r/crosswords...
I've made a couple of offerings. TBD if they're even solvable...
www.reddit.com/r/crosswords...
I've made a couple of offerings. TBD if they're even solvable...
From the crosswords community on Reddit: TOTW: Cryptics for the next generation!
Explore this post and more from the crosswords community
www.reddit.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Obviously the reddit post is pretty tongue-in-cheek but it's a valid request to have more up-to-date references in puzzles.
I'd argue that plenty of people do this already, though maybe not enough and not in some of the key places where people first encounter cryptics...
I'd argue that plenty of people do this already, though maybe not enough and not in some of the key places where people first encounter cryptics...
Reposted by Matt
Rannygazoo, let's have a tune! Specifically, one you could bookend thus:
Colin? He runs a lab, right? (6)
All the bad stuff you've been caught doing online! (6)
When I count three, you can solve on MyCrossword, but be warned - afterwards, you may need a lie-down!
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2895
Colin? He runs a lab, right? (6)
All the bad stuff you've been caught doing online! (6)
When I count three, you can solve on MyCrossword, but be warned - afterwards, you may need a lie-down!
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2895
Cryptic crossword No 2,895 · MyCrossword
Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,895 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 30 clues by Panthera. Published Thu 27 Nov 2025. Features annotated solutions. Free to solve online.
mycrossword.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Rannygazoo, let's have a tune! Specifically, one you could bookend thus:
Colin? He runs a lab, right? (6)
All the bad stuff you've been caught doing online! (6)
When I count three, you can solve on MyCrossword, but be warned - afterwards, you may need a lie-down!
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2895
Colin? He runs a lab, right? (6)
All the bad stuff you've been caught doing online! (6)
When I count three, you can solve on MyCrossword, but be warned - afterwards, you may need a lie-down!
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2895
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Give this a whirl, he’s rather good at this crossword setting lark 💪
Very pleased indeed to have had the opportunity to compile today's Times Crossword.
www.thetimes.com/puzzles/cros...
www.thetimes.com/puzzles/cros...
Times Cryptic No 29398 | Puzzles | The Times & The Sunday Times
Times Cryptic No 29398
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Give this a whirl, he’s rather good at this crossword setting lark 💪
Great fun, recommended. I've not actually finished it yet but the clues I've managed are great. Looking forward to getting stuck in again after a good night's kip.
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 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Great fun, recommended. I've not actually finished it yet but the clues I've managed are great. Looking forward to getting stuck in again after a good night's kip.
Too pricey for me (postage from USA - cripes!) but wow I love this shirt. Fab.
willburrowsart.com/product/fod-...
willburrowsart.com/product/fod-...
“Friend of Dax” New T-Shirt
All sizes are Gildan Softstyle G642 100% ring-spun cotton. Unisex sizes (width at chest, length at back): S: 18″ (46cm) wide, 28″ (71cm) long M: 20″ (51cm) wide, 29″ (74cm) …
willburrowsart.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Too pricey for me (postage from USA - cripes!) but wow I love this shirt. Fab.
willburrowsart.com/product/fod-...
willburrowsart.com/product/fod-...
@stevecooganfan.bsky.social You probably know this anyway but... youtu.be/eGp2-F5Hm9Q?...
The Krypton Factor (1989)
YouTube video by TV Gold
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 5:24 AM
@stevecooganfan.bsky.social You probably know this anyway but... youtu.be/eGp2-F5Hm9Q?...
I've been enjoying doing the Listener these last few weeks - it;s a numbers one today so I'll take the week off I think
a man with his eyes closed is holding his head
ALT: a man with his eyes closed is holding his head
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I've been enjoying doing the Listener these last few weeks - it;s a numbers one today so I'll take the week off I think
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November 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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this is absolutely bananas
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 AM
this is absolutely bananas
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New Listener video is out. One of the more impressive uses of grid symmetry out there!
youtu.be/qijbeetn0bc?...
youtu.be/qijbeetn0bc?...
Listener 4892 "Tell Me What..." by Kea
YouTube video by Dmitriy Adamskiy
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
New Listener video is out. One of the more impressive uses of grid symmetry out there!
youtu.be/qijbeetn0bc?...
youtu.be/qijbeetn0bc?...
I am finding 'Murderbot' to be very fun.
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I am finding 'Murderbot' to be very fun.
Lack of interest in why I got the wrong shopping? (12)
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Lack of interest in why I got the wrong shopping? (12)
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@crypticblah.bsky.social Is this you
Tutivillus Is Watching You
For medieval scribes, mistakes couldn’t be easily shrugged off, as Tutivillus, the stickler demon, was always looking over their shoulders.
By: Amelia Soth
daily.jstor.org/tutivillus-i...
At PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#books #old_manuscripts
For medieval scribes, mistakes couldn’t be easily shrugged off, as Tutivillus, the stickler demon, was always looking over their shoulders.
By: Amelia Soth
daily.jstor.org/tutivillus-i...
At PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#books #old_manuscripts
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
@crypticblah.bsky.social Is this you