Chris Evans @MPCryptics
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Can't really believe today marks my 10th puzzle in the Independent. Thanks to all the folk who've supported me along the way. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… Almost run aground close to lighthouse (6) Collector of rings and fancy coins (5) A fire boosted by this roars (7) Enjoy!
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Merry Christmas, and a puzzle to boot. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2183 Intense burning after work-out? On the contrary! (7) City flat, perhaps? (4) Ice cream's my bag too (mostly) (8)
@MichaelEllJay @Independent Thanks for solving!
Delighted to be back with another @Independent cryptic today. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… Sailors wasting five years at sea? They probably won't agree! (8) Where pigs presumably go to sleep warm (6) Hope you enjoy.
New puzzle from me: mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1971 Large silver article that's at the bottom of the sea (5) Cross, and working at it (5) Chemist with greying beard trimmed regularly (6) Enjoy!
@PostMarkCryptic @archelina My wife arranges things and I usually need reminding...
@archelina Turns out I have guests this weekend; I hope the weather holds and that you have a great time!
@PhilAshling @Independent Thanks very much!
Delighted to be back with today's @Independent cryptic puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-… Enthusiastic when sex aid turns up right on time (9)
@DaveGorman Enjoyed this thoroughly - 7d is a peach!
New puzzle available on @RaiderCrossword's site! mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1861 Prepared large hint for you, presumably (9) Enjoy!
Solutions for the first Potoroo Puzzle Collection are now available! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…
If you've not yet had a go at our first Potoroo Puzzle Collection, why not have a look? @liari77_becky are super proud of it! Solutions will be posted next week! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…
New puzzle up on @RaiderCrossword's site. mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1834 General despaired in action at onset of war (10) Desperately want Romeo while spelunking? (5) Extremely expensive clothing staff wear (5) Enjoy!
@Jon_Mackenzie My main take away from this is you don't like rice or nachos.
@charliemethven "A bit" is very much selling the puzzle short! Great fun all round, some clever cryptic defs in there too. Thanks!
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