Congratulations to Liam Hughes.
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Keen cyclist, lover of crosswords and manager of the Crossword Centre website
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@guineverecryptic.bsky.socialReposted by @derekharrison.bsky.socialMark’s talk through of the final puzzle - good on him getting this up so soon, despite the disappointment of not winning!
@guineverecryptic.bsky.socialReposted by @derekharrison.bsky.socialAnyone not there in person, here is the link to watch the Times Crossword Championship Semi-final and Final - live with commentary!
If you are going, I look forward to seeing you! (I’ll be spectating as a setter if that wasn’t obvious 😂 I’m way too slow a solver!)
@derekharrison.bsky.socialCruciverbal snippets in the October newsletter from the Crossword Centre.
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@derekharrison.bsky.socialThe solution to I am the Eggman by Henri.
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@enigmatistelgar.bsky.socialReposted by @derekharrison.bsky.socialThe (lovely) 3D Crossword Calendar 2027: order here: 3dcalendarpuzzles.co.uk/shop/. All in aid of @rnib.bsky.social & BBC Children in Need.
@derekharrison.bsky.socialCongratulations to Chris Lancaster for winning the August competition with his clue to COMEBACK. 1st Chris Lancaster 66.5 pts Return and order starter of Big Mac and Coke (8) {B(ig) MAC COKE} 2nd Steve Randall 59 pts Champion trails lively outsiders in Monte Carlo Rally
@enigmatistelgar.bsky.socialReposted by @derekharrison.bsky.socialDid you know that @the-independent.com is planning to shelve its cryptic crossword at the end of October?
Get involved, by contacting the Indy directly, by retweeting this post and/or by commenting at fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i....
Save the Indy #crossword!!
@derekharrison.bsky.socialThe October Prize Puzzle from the Crossword Centre is Bad Actors by Pandiculator. Enjoy!
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@derekharrison.bsky.socialNice puzzle from Mr Nolan. See how long it takes to spot the theme.
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@derekharrison.bsky.socialFor submission, users must fill the rectangular grid, using asterisks to denote the dots, and briefly explain what emerges and how in the box under the grid.
The instructions for entry in I am the Eggman by Henri were omitted from the pdf copy.
@derekharrison.bsky.socialThe latest edition of the legendary Crossword News is hot off the press.
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@derekharrison.bsky.socialThe solution to the Crossword Centre August Prize Puzzle, Uncommon Sense by Vagans.
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@derekharrison.bsky.socialOnly 5 days left to enter your solution to Uncommon Sense by Vagans,
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@derekharrison.bsky.socialThe Crossword Centre Clue Writing Competition has got off to a great start. 54 clues to COMEBACK have been entered and voting has started today. The word to clue for September is CHARACTER.
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@derekharrison.bsky.socialThe September Prize Puzzle on the Crossword Centre is I am the Eggman by Henri.
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