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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 23h

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it ages ago.

Mostly old art, royal painting
later moved here? (8,8,7)

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 20d

You’re right

Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 21d

Superb

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 21d

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian:

Tailor stripped lads before fitting (5)

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · 27d

I don’t get as much time as I’d like to set crosswords. However, occasionally, I get an idea that reminds me that I’m decent at it:

Alarming Epstein files involved arrangements of adults with children (6-6, 8)

I’ll have to use that.

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Aug 29

It’s a fair comment

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Aug 29

I send them as I write them. I have about thirteen in the pipeline, although I haven’t written one for over two months. I don’t want appear more than monthly.

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Rob Jacques @knutcrosswords.bsky.social · Aug 28

I set today's cryptic crossword in the @financialtimes.com.
Sample clue: Grandpa goes once around school field event (3-3-5,4)
Solve the puzzle on the FT app, or print the pdf here:
www.ft.com/content/750b...

FT Crossword: Number 18,146

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Aug 28

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in August 2022.

Drug case for Supreme Court (6)

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Jul 16

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in Sept 2022:

Change Labour Party: use consultants for new style (6, 8)

www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c... Cryptic crossword No 29,748 | Crosswords | The Guardian

Cryptic crossword No 29,748

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Jun 27

It’s a better grid than the Guardian grids with under-checking in the five-letter lights

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Jun 27

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian:

www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

They might form impressions of believers carrying holy books (8)

Cryptic crossword No 29,732

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Jun 16

www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

Any ideas?

Crossword editor’s update: are you the mystery setter Pendorne?

I’m on the hunt for the pseudonymous writer who penned a bespoke puzzle for a reader. He or she may well be reading this article …

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · May 5

I forgot: I set this month’s Guardian Genius puzzle.

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Apr 30

I set today's cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in Jun 2023.

Overalls with most of muck and grease coming out (9)

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Apr 5

I thought you might like 5a

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Apr 5

I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian:

Opening tills when busy is good thing for customers (7,5)

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Mar 11

Bless you. I’m not sure about that, but, thanks.

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Mar 11

Thank you

Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Mar 11

I forgot I was in today. I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian.

Do I monitor racy act in shot? (8,11)

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Feb 15

That means a lot, Dan. Thank you. Annoyed by the “its”: that’s sloppy on my part.

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Feb 14

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian.

Wearing spectacles to show wisdom (8)

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Dec 15

That’s great. I got my brother into them that way.

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Tramp @tramp1.bsky.social · Dec 14

I set today’s Guardian quick cryptic:

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Dave Gorman @davegorman.bsky.social · Nov 30

I set today’s Indy cryptic:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Clues include:
Rock Me Amadeus regularly sung as Falco, for instance (7,4)
Weariness in last bit of The News Quiz essentially (5)
Require light like a Christmas tree? (7)

No spoilers, ta!

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