Matt
@wyrd.systems
📖 Publishing Unch, a cryptic crossword magazine: unchcrosswords.com
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🪑 Sitting on benches
☕️ Drinking coffee
📺 Streaming on Sundays: https://twitch.tv/CrypticSunday
🪑 Sitting on benches
☕️ Drinking coffee
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
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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...
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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.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Too pricey for me (postage from USA - cripes!) but wow I love this shirt. Fab.
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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
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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
It's basically Rhinocéros except everyone is nice and they all turn at once.
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It's basically Rhinocéros except everyone is nice and they all turn at once.
I’m pleased to say that this week I have solved the Listener, the Inquistor, *and* the EV.
Probably an easy week but even so it’s a bit of a milestone for me in terms of my career as a solver, so I’m pretty happy with it.
Probably an easy week but even so it’s a bit of a milestone for me in terms of my career as a solver, so I’m pretty happy with it.
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I’m pleased to say that this week I have solved the Listener, the Inquistor, *and* the EV.
Probably an easy week but even so it’s a bit of a milestone for me in terms of my career as a solver, so I’m pretty happy with it.
Probably an easy week but even so it’s a bit of a milestone for me in terms of my career as a solver, so I’m pretty happy with it.
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Just done @henriwords.com puzzle in Unch, and it's wonderful. I don't do a lot of these types of puzzles where some entry is central and a lot of clues reference it. Times never publishes those and I rarely venture into Guardian (often too non-Ximenean). Is there a name for them? Semi-thematics?
November 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Just done @henriwords.com puzzle in Unch, and it's wonderful. I don't do a lot of these types of puzzles where some entry is central and a lot of clues reference it. Times never publishes those and I rarely venture into Guardian (often too non-Ximenean). Is there a name for them? Semi-thematics?
I’ve only just started doing the Enigmatic Variations puzzle the last few weeks. This week‘s was great - not too hard but enough to keep my brain busy!
November 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I’ve only just started doing the Enigmatic Variations puzzle the last few weeks. This week‘s was great - not too hard but enough to keep my brain busy!
No idea what took me so long but I've finally signed up.
This looks great! And lots of familiar names/faces too :)
This looks great! And lots of familiar names/faces too :)
🚨🚨🚨 new cryptic outlet alert! 🚨🚨🚨
Proud to announce Cryptic Crossweird, a venue for midsized cryptics at $2.50/mo. For launch, we have a special 4-puzzle pack featuring: @fabioethics.bsky.social, @bewilderingly.bsky.social, @joeadultman.bsky.social and us!
patreon.com/crypticcross...
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Proud to announce Cryptic Crossweird, a venue for midsized cryptics at $2.50/mo. For launch, we have a special 4-puzzle pack featuring: @fabioethics.bsky.social, @bewilderingly.bsky.social, @joeadultman.bsky.social and us!
patreon.com/crypticcross...
💖
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
No idea what took me so long but I've finally signed up.
This looks great! And lots of familiar names/faces too :)
This looks great! And lots of familiar names/faces too :)
@michpunk.bsky.social I just did 4893, my first ever completed Listener. Can't be a coincidence that I watched a couple of your videos this week. Thanks for the inspiration!
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
@michpunk.bsky.social I just did 4893, my first ever completed Listener. Can't be a coincidence that I watched a couple of your videos this week. Thanks for the inspiration!
I HAVE SOLVED THE LISTENER!
IN ONE SITTING!
OMG
IN ONE SITTING!
OMG
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I HAVE SOLVED THE LISTENER!
IN ONE SITTING!
OMG
IN ONE SITTING!
OMG
@mickhodgkin.bsky.social I'm still really enjoying your weekly emails Mick.
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
@mickhodgkin.bsky.social I'm still really enjoying your weekly emails Mick.