Both delighted and proud that my 100th puzzle on MyCrossword is also the first in the new collaboration between mycrossword.co.uk and fifteensquared.net.
The puzzle can be found here: www.mycrossword.co.uk/featured/1
I hope you enjoy it.
Excited to receive my copy of Unch. Thanks everyone
I set today’s crossword in the Independent.
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Hope you enjoy!
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent.
Sample clue:
What’s close to eight, closer to nine, and closer to eleven too? (3)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword, he said with a triumphant cry!
American people putting up with monster (4)
Mark E. Smith’s head rattles (6)
Granny and her daughter saved by outlaw superhero (9)
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
I set today’s cryptic crossword for the Financial Times.
Sample clue:
I spent a morning in bed, which is unusual (5)
You can solve it FOR FREE…
- at ft.com/crosswordapp
- by printing it out at ft.com/crossword
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I’m in the Indy cryptic slot again today.
A couple of sample clues to whet your appetite:
- Dutch practised capturing Belgium for experiment (6)
- Crime mostly lower in Greater Manchester area (8)
Solve for free online at: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Enjoy!
Post Office blocking argument warning of crime?
My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword
Great - delighted you enjoyed it!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Haha. Brilliant, as ever
I set today’s cryptic crossword for @the-independent.com
Sample clue:
Socks and pants abandoned by the side of river (5)
Solve it FOR FREE at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent
Brilliant
Wreathe? (1,3,5,2,7) #cryptic #crossword #crosswordclue #enumerationhelps
Lovely puzzle, Charlie
Chuffed+ to Indy debut as Magus @ puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent. NODS to Amoeba, Coot & Twm with special thanks to @eimi-indy.bsky.social for boldly putting the lie (the heartless rejection bit) to my 1a.
Compiler’s heartless boss rejected rubbish enclosure (9)
Pub images
Cath doing flowers
More compost
Pub beer garden
This is some views of the Ferryboat inn Felixstowe, it's as olde worlde inside as you might expect. Low beams and doorways, I'm 6'4 and Cath 5'0 and don't forget the zero and she has to duck in places. But, if you come to Suffolk, we'd be delighted to see you.
I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket, 12040, Sun 11th May 25)
15a: Bluffer's expression perfect when holding decent card (5,4)
14d: Eleventh-hour comeback using creative thinking (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
I've put together a sometimes opinionated list of tips for setting cryptic crosswords. Hopefully it's useful. I certainly found it useful to try to put some of my setting instincts into words. charliemethven.com/tips
New #OffGridPod in which we seek cultural references other than the usual passing #H2G2 mentions. #podcast #FactFun offgrid.tlmb.net/2025/04/27/corduroy-trou...
Delighted to have the Indy slot today including:
Officer, after sinking ship, to change navy (9)
Cone of lava, endlessly active? (7)
Wipe then flush: not hard instructions (6)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Upper-class girl finally treated terrible gas – about time! (9)
My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword
Congratulations!
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian - my 50th puzzle for the national dailies. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported me. I hope this one will grow on you:
Spooner delivering paper for mistress (4)
Pleasant spot close to Epping Forest (6)
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...
Reposting for the evening crowd! Cheers!
Thanks, Will. Glad you enjoyed it and also pleased to hear 32 went down well…
Great! Thanks for your help, as ever!
