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UK Cryptic Setter. Grids are often rebused, often barred, with occasional variety puzzles. Thanks to anyone taking the time to solve my stuff!
9x5

Mini Cryptic #17: “Sponge off swimmer”

◆ · Published 2024-06-30T10:25:51.734Z

7x7

Mini Cryptic #16: “Plumbing issue”

◆ · Published 2024-06-02T07:05:38.834Z

11x11

Gimmick cryptic’s comeback — decoding done well!

◆ · Published 2024-05-20T07:16:10.679Z

My first Midi Contest entry! I really enjoy writing gimmicked cryptic clues, hopefully it’s not wildly unsolvable!
Nudge 1: The surface of the correct readings will not usually make grammatical sense, only cryptical sense.
Nudge 2: Rereadings do not…
4x4

Double Trouble #12: “In a jam”

◆◆ · Published 2024-05-07T11:00:00.093Z

6x5

Mini Cryptic #15: “Fake badgers”

◆ · Published 2024-05-03T11:00:55.775Z

4x4

Double Trouble #11: “How crazy”

◆ · Published 2024-04-30T11:00:47.586Z

7x7

Mini Cryptic #14: “Remainer’s conclusion”

◆ · Published 2024-04-26T11:00:25.560Z

4x3

Double Trouble #10: “British bread”

◆ · Published 2024-04-23T11:00:53.753Z

5x5

Mini Cryptic #13: “Knocked-up bride”

◆ · Published 2024-04-19T11:00:55.708Z

7x7

Printer’s Devilry

◆ · Published 2024-04-17T11:00:09.239Z

Example 1: Take in son; big project to display leadership skills (5)
Answer: ETHER
Undevilled: Take the reins on big project to display leadership skills.
Example 2: I hope to get my hand — so Nana N, tie American. Sell to a riverboat collector? (5)
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