@abdvl.bsky.social
Amateur cryptic crossword setter as Ark on MyCrossword and Rookie Corner.
Currently maintaining data.crypticsbyabdul.com / https://georgeho-continuation.fly.dev, a continuation of GeorgeHo's cryptic clue database, with over one million pieces of data.
@abdvl.bsky.socialReposted by @abdvl.bsky.socialJust added to my bio, but I'll also mention it here:
I recently took on maintaining data.crypticsbyabdul.com / georgeho-continuation.fly.dev, a continuation of GeorgeHo's cryptic clue database, with over 900,000 cryptic clues currently added (roughly 2009-2026). (1)
@abdvl.bsky.socialdecides to use it. If there are any issues or you have any recommendations for the site, please do let me know. All the best!
@abdvl.bsky.socialThis is quite useful for searching historical clues about the usage of indicators or answers you might be unsure about. You can filter by whatever blogging site or broadsheet you prefer, as well as search for specific definitions, answers, and charades. I hope it proves useful for anyone who (4)
@abdvl.bsky.socialIf you use the latter option, which I recommend, since it is much faster and times out much less, I would say to stay on the old parser for now. I will continue working on the new parser, and when I feel it is good enough to replace the old, it will be set as the default. (3)
@abdvl.bsky.socialThe parser is not even close to perfect at the moment, so there will likely be a lot of mistakes (in the high thousands) in misplaced indicators, charades, and mislinked clues.
The georgeho-continuation site uses the old parser, while data.crypticsbyabdul.com offers a selection between old/new (2)
@abdvl.bsky.socialJust added to my bio, but I'll also mention it here:
I recently took on maintaining data.crypticsbyabdul.com / georgeho-continuation.fly.dev, a continuation of GeorgeHo's cryptic clue database, with over 900,000 cryptic clues currently added (roughly 2009-2026). (1)
@abdvl.bsky.socialJust finished watching, I’m glad you enjoyed!
@abdvl.bsky.socialBig thank you to Rachel & Matt for the live solve my puzzle! 🙌
@archelina.bsky.socialReposted by @abdvl.bsky.socialJoin us soon to help solve crosswords by Ark @abdvl.bsky.social and Ronyon!
@abdvl.bsky.socialI’ll be sure to watch the VOD!
@mycrossword.co.ukReposted by @abdvl.bsky.social@abdvl.bsky.socialI’m very grateful that circumstances have allowed for me to finish my degree with little setbacks 🙏
@abdvl.bsky.socialThankfully, I’m in my last semester with only two more classes left before I finish my undergraduate degree! Gives me a lot of time to work on cryptics when I’m not at work or uni
@abdvl.bsky.socialThank you! It’s pretty rare I get to use a clue I wrote for MyC in Minute Cryptic - very different styles!
@lowdowncryptic.bsky.socialReposted by @abdvl.bsky.socialCongrats @abdvl.bsky.social on your great Minute Cryptic clue today! And on your twelfth MyCrossword cryptic! (I remember this MC clue from one of your earlier MyCrossword puzzles)
@abdvl.bsky.socialOf course, how could I forget to mention: Wally's clothing dad, who exposed dick after getting naked out of nowhere (10)
@abdvl.bsky.socialI have for you all my twelfth cryptic crossword on MyCrossword. I hope you all enjoy! Decrease arabica intake periodically (5) Goes on cycling, sore (5) In death, consumed by struggle (6)
@henriwords.comReposted by @abdvl.bsky.social4 your entertainment: #Cryptic #Crossword No. 4000 on the 4most puzzle site… MyCrossword!
40x clues, 4 words each, and if you squint at the grid you might see some thematic shapes 😁
@liari.bsky.socialReposted by @abdvl.bsky.socialNew @crackingthecryptic.bsky.social video.
@abdvl.bsky.socialSeems it was a lot tougher than I was aiming for. Apologies if it was less enjoyable to solve than it should have been for anyone! I'll 100% tone the difficulty down for the next.