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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · 21h

Dammit now I'm gonna have to make one of these...

juff @juffowup.bsky.social · 21h

The fools! If you just cut the cube up into a stairstep pattern, every across always flows into a down or vice versa. No backwards entry needed!

A terrible mock-up of a crossword on a cube that has been unfolded into a stair-step. It's got a lot of two-letter words in it and probably other problems as well.

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · 22h

Oh wow that interior looks like an absolutely beautiful layout. Can't wait to get mine.

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · 3d

Oh crap now I have a deadline ...

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Aaron Riccio @illogicaljoker.bsky.social · 4d

Reminder that my cryptic crossword solving stream is now twice a week (so I don't feel pressured to stay up as late). Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM Eastern on twitch.tv/thatcrypticguy, focusing mostly on discussion of US-style grids both indie and not; recommendations always welcome!

Twitch

Twitch is the world

twitch.tv

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Jason Bulmahn @jasonbulmahn.bsky.social · 10d

My Pathfinder Quest Co-Designer @joeadultman.bsky.social and I sat down and talked about the game with Ryan over at @knowdirection.bsky.social! Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK6b...

Pathfinder Quest with Jason Bulmahn and Joe Pasini

YouTube video by Know Direction Podcast Network

www.youtube.com

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$therackenfracker.bsky.social$

The Rackenfracker @therackenfracker.bsky.social · 18d

We've got a new puzzle and some new slang: therackenfracker.com/sixes-and-se...

Sixes and Sevens

Middle schoolers are going nuts right now.

therackenfracker.com

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · 16d

Surely this isn’t the one you’re thinking of but in a Browser I was very happy with:
> Pokerface by Lady Gaga, huh? Make of it what you will (4-3)

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · 18d

Taking the opportunity to insert my favorite breaking of MyCrossword ...
mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2161

Cryptic crossword No 2,161 · MyCrossword

Solve Cryptic crossword No 2,161 on MyCrossword. 15x15 grid with 32 clues by Longyfan. Published Thu 12 Dec 2024. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.

mycrossword.co.uk

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · Sep 18

I also always completely forget I have a sandwich with me when I’m solving

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Jack H Keynes @wearingcrocs.bsky.social · Sep 8

I've just published the 300th cryptic crossword on my blog, Keynesian Cryptics, and it's a 23x23 jumbo in a shape I've tried before—let's see if I've improved at filling!

keynesiancryptics.blogspot.com/2025/09/300-...

mycrossword.co.uk/jumbo/18

#300: Foreign Exchange

Hi all! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 It's Grid #300! To celebrate, I have a jumbo-sized 23x23 grid for you—good luck! ( squares.io , parses ) Many thanks to Juf...

keynesiancryptics.blogspot.com

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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)
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

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · Aug 31

Some clues!

This might make you terrible at the game “I Spy,” unfortunately (4)

Andy circles inn, drunk, with an unwelcoming demeanor and Midwestern faux-politeness (9,4)

When cut is described by “uninspiring” it's taken the wrong way (7)

juff @juffowup.bsky.social · Aug 31

Happy to have another puzzle in the Browser today, edited as always by @danfeyer.bsky.social.
thebrowser.com/crossword/

The Browser

A weekly cryptic edited by Dan Feyer

thebrowser.com

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · Aug 30

Kinda sounds like you should put down the pen to me?

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Eleanor Morton @eleanormorton.bsky.social · Aug 29

We Have AI Now

www.youtube.com/shorts/8-lgJ...

We Have AI Now

YouTube video by Eleanor Morton

www.youtube.com

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · Aug 29

After Brexit, eunuch solved cryptic crosswords (4)

Unch @unchcrosswords.com · Aug 23

🥁🥁🥁 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

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Jon Bois @jonbois.bsky.social · Aug 26

restaurants are a scam. most restaurants secretly have a kitchen in the back that you’re not allowed to see where they prepare all the food

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · Aug 26

Some clues!

“Flat” fare can peak unexpectedly

Debated canceling baseball club title

Boxer's opening to do maneuvers in period’s first half (2 Wds.)

An 11x12 barred cryptic grid. It has 35 entries and 24 shaded squares. The average entry length is 6.2, and every entry is at least 2/3 checked.

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juff @juffowup.bsky.social · Aug 26

Delighted to be back in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend with a variety cryptic @jessshulman.bsky.social and I made!

www.wsj.com/articles/box...