John Henderson (@enigmatistelgar.bsky.social)

The (lovely) 3D Crossword Calendar 2027: order here: 3dcalendarpuzzles.co.uk/shop/. All in aid of @rnib.bsky.social & BBC Children in Need.

Three on the September #WISTO Podium. From Messrs McGaughey, Price and Guiver respectively:

Bronze:
Soldier on a grave (9)

Silver:
One in a shower cap coating one in a lather (6)

Gold:
A lot regularly escapes working medium (9)

#WishI'dSetThatOne

That's BLUE (sad), GRASS (person singing) BLUEGRASS (country music)

Sloggers & Betters York 2026: Important update: fifteensquared.net/2026/10/02/s...

So why would that be, Phil?

Developments, though not in a good way.

Please read comments 145, 147 & 151: fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i... ... and spread the word, folks!

@crackingthecryptic.bsky.social getting involved, I'm very glad to say: youtu.be/F_JI33hLR_8?...

Did 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!!

Given that it readily gave Inquisitor a home, I would hope so, Jon. Mike is in touch with the managing eds of both Indy and i.

Indeed!

From the August #WISTO Diary, I give you Rosa Klebb's delicious:

Sad person singing country music (9)

#WishI'dSetThatOne

Sloggers & Betters, York 2026.

Just a nudge if you haven't booked your hotel room yet. Spread the word please, folks ...