Liari
@liari.bsky.social
Orthopaedic research engineer, mom, crossword setter for The Independent and The Browser, http://liaricryptics.blogspot.com, http://mycrossword.co.uk; as Potoroo w/ @mpcryptics
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Thanks to everyone who's pre-ordered a copy of Issue 2 (out in January) - we've raised enough money to cover printing already!
If you've not ordered yours yet DON'T MISS OUT - go to unchcrosswords.com and secure a copy now.
#Cryptic #Crosswords #CrypticCrosswords
If you've not ordered yours yet DON'T MISS OUT - go to unchcrosswords.com and secure a copy now.
#Cryptic #Crosswords #CrypticCrosswords
Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
unchcrosswords.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thanks to everyone who's pre-ordered a copy of Issue 2 (out in January) - we've raised enough money to cover printing already!
If you've not ordered yours yet DON'T MISS OUT - go to unchcrosswords.com and secure a copy now.
#Cryptic #Crosswords #CrypticCrosswords
If you've not ordered yours yet DON'T MISS OUT - go to unchcrosswords.com and secure a copy now.
#Cryptic #Crosswords #CrypticCrosswords
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While you’re waiting for Unch Issue 2, please enjoy these photos of Unch Issue 1 from all over the world 😁
December 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
While you’re waiting for Unch Issue 2, please enjoy these photos of Unch Issue 1 from all over the world 😁
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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 4:31 PM
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
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
I plan to stream again today starting sometime between 1 and 2 pm. On the docket: MyCrossword puzzles by @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social, @matttheshirt.bsky.social, @henriwords.com and maybe more.
Twitch.tv/liari77
Twitch.tv/liari77
November 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM
I plan to stream again today starting sometime between 1 and 2 pm. On the docket: MyCrossword puzzles by @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social, @matttheshirt.bsky.social, @henriwords.com and maybe more.
Twitch.tv/liari77
Twitch.tv/liari77
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Issue 2 available for (pre)sale now: unchcrosswords.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Issue 2 available for (pre)sale now: unchcrosswords.com
Streaming shortly MyCrossword puzzles by @willsnow8.bsky.social, @tpgrammar.bsky.social, @catnipxword.bsky.social, @henriwords.com and more.
twitch.tv/liari77
twitch.tv/liari77
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Streaming shortly MyCrossword puzzles by @willsnow8.bsky.social, @tpgrammar.bsky.social, @catnipxword.bsky.social, @henriwords.com and more.
twitch.tv/liari77
twitch.tv/liari77
Probably going to be doing a stream tomorrow. Reply with those recommendations.
Not streaming today, but because next week is a holiday I may do so twice. Let me know any recommendations besides the usual suspects.
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Probably going to be doing a stream tomorrow. Reply with those recommendations.
Highly recommended!
The 🎅🏻 Christmas 🎁 free puzzle for HenriWords email subscribers goes out on Monday, and it’s in the form of an Advent Calendar 🗓️
Solve one clue a day for 24 days?
If you’re not already signed up, get yourself over to henriwords.com
Solve one clue a day for 24 days?
If you’re not already signed up, get yourself over to henriwords.com
HenriWords
Cryptic Crosswords by Henri
henriwords.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Highly recommended!
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Honoured to be featured in @thetimes.com's regular Puzzles newsletter! Thanks @mickhodgkin.bsky.social 👍
Very nice write-up, @unchcrosswords.com!
With The Times and Sunday Times and our competitors each producing several crosswords a day, you might think there was enough grid-based wordplay to satisfy even the most hardened addicts. So who would launch a specialist crossword magazine into this crowded market — and a printed one at that?
link.thetimes.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Honoured to be featured in @thetimes.com's regular Puzzles newsletter! Thanks @mickhodgkin.bsky.social 👍
Issue 2 is almost here! Pre-order now!
Great job @wyrd.systems, @archelina.bsky.social, @henriwords.com, @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and all the setters!
Great job @wyrd.systems, @archelina.bsky.social, @henriwords.com, @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and all the setters!
November 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Issue 2 is almost here! Pre-order now!
Great job @wyrd.systems, @archelina.bsky.social, @henriwords.com, @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and all the setters!
Great job @wyrd.systems, @archelina.bsky.social, @henriwords.com, @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social and all the setters!
Not streaming today, but because next week is a holiday I may do so twice. Let me know any recommendations besides the usual suspects.
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Not streaming today, but because next week is a holiday I may do so twice. Let me know any recommendations besides the usual suspects.
Thank you!
November 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Thank you!
Was back in the Browser over the weekend (for the last time). Thank you @danfeyer.bsky.social for the last few years!
November 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Was back in the Browser over the weekend (for the last time). Thank you @danfeyer.bsky.social for the last few years!
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Puzzlers! Solve a present problem and do your bit for BBC Children in Need Day: www.fifteensquared.net/2025/11/14/3... #BBCChildrenInNeed @rnib.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Puzzlers! Solve a present problem and do your bit for BBC Children in Need Day: www.fifteensquared.net/2025/11/14/3... #BBCChildrenInNeed @rnib.bsky.social
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I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #5, 12199, Thu 13th Nov 25)
5a: Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings (4-3)
6d: Linking sci-fi movie up with horror movie (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
5a: Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings (4-3)
6d: Linking sci-fi movie up with horror movie (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
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I'm in the Independent again! (Bluejacket #5, 12199, Thu 13th Nov 25)
5a: Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings (4-3)
6d: Linking sci-fi movie up with horror movie (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
5a: Pawn captures are the safe play against white's openings (4-3)
6d: Linking sci-fi movie up with horror movie (9)
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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I wrote a blog post for @mycrossword.co.uk about how setters can identify and calibrate how difficult (or otherwise) their own puzzles are:
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/the-dif...
If you’re a setter, an aspiring setter or just curious as to how these things work - give it 4 minutes of your time! 😊
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/the-dif...
If you’re a setter, an aspiring setter or just curious as to how these things work - give it 4 minutes of your time! 😊
The Difficulty Dial · MyCrossword
As a cryptic crossword setter you don't always know exactly how difficult or otherwise your own puzzle is - they're all easy when you know the answers! And e...
www.mycrossword.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I wrote a blog post for @mycrossword.co.uk about how setters can identify and calibrate how difficult (or otherwise) their own puzzles are:
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/the-dif...
If you’re a setter, an aspiring setter or just curious as to how these things work - give it 4 minutes of your time! 😊
www.mycrossword.co.uk/blog/the-dif...
If you’re a setter, an aspiring setter or just curious as to how these things work - give it 4 minutes of your time! 😊
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New blog post ✍️ 🧩 www.alyscummings.com/post/cryptic...
Cryptics: a new newsletter, a new magazine
Crosswords had a real boom in the Golden Age of mystery writing in the 1920s and 30s - and it feels as if mystery novels and crosswords are in a big period of growth again, 100 years on. I am very muc...
www.alyscummings.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
New blog post ✍️ 🧩 www.alyscummings.com/post/cryptic...
Make that 1400. Sorry.
So many MyCrossword puzzles to catch up on. Going to stream today at 1300 GMT, solving puzzles by @wyrd.systems, @henriwords.com, @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social, @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social, @clairebennie.bsky.social and maybe more.
twitch.tv/liari77
twitch.tv/liari77
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Make that 1400. Sorry.
So many MyCrossword puzzles to catch up on. Going to stream today at 1300 GMT, solving puzzles by @wyrd.systems, @henriwords.com, @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social, @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social, @clairebennie.bsky.social and maybe more.
twitch.tv/liari77
twitch.tv/liari77
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
So many MyCrossword puzzles to catch up on. Going to stream today at 1300 GMT, solving puzzles by @wyrd.systems, @henriwords.com, @pantherapuzzles.bsky.social, @postmarkcryptic.bsky.social, @clairebennie.bsky.social and maybe more.
twitch.tv/liari77
twitch.tv/liari77
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Puzzle editing is all done for Issue 2. Thanks @archelina.bsky.social, @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social, @liari.bsky.social & @henriwords.com, & all the setters!
Now onto the design phase...
Sign up for the mailing list over at unchcrosswords.com so you'll be the first to know when we open pre-sales!
Now onto the design phase...
Sign up for the mailing list over at unchcrosswords.com so you'll be the first to know when we open pre-sales!
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Puzzle editing is all done for Issue 2. Thanks @archelina.bsky.social, @amoebacrosswords.bsky.social, @liari.bsky.social & @henriwords.com, & all the setters!
Now onto the design phase...
Sign up for the mailing list over at unchcrosswords.com so you'll be the first to know when we open pre-sales!
Now onto the design phase...
Sign up for the mailing list over at unchcrosswords.com so you'll be the first to know when we open pre-sales!
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If you've enjoyed Issue #1 - and I hope you have! - please sign up for updates and order #2 when it's available
November 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
If you've enjoyed Issue #1 - and I hope you have! - please sign up for updates and order #2 when it's available
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If you've already got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch, now is a good time to sign up for updates so you are ready to pre-order Issue 2.
If you haven't got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch yet, now is a good time to buy one before we completely run out.
Either way, the place to do that is:
unchcrosswords.com
If you haven't got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch yet, now is a good time to buy one before we completely run out.
Either way, the place to do that is:
unchcrosswords.com
Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
unchcrosswords.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
If you've already got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch, now is a good time to sign up for updates so you are ready to pre-order Issue 2.
If you haven't got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch yet, now is a good time to buy one before we completely run out.
Either way, the place to do that is:
unchcrosswords.com
If you haven't got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch yet, now is a good time to buy one before we completely run out.
Either way, the place to do that is:
unchcrosswords.com