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Today is, unfortunately, last posting day for Stamp in the Independent. Fellow 'sampling' every second? Bloody odd TV chef (5) Many thanks to those who have solved, blogged, commented upon and/or complained about my puzzles over the last three years! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Was a pleasure to be at the York S&B event this past weekend. Many thanks to @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social for putting it all together. If you haven't had the chance, my forgotten-to-print puzzle is available for solving here: www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4060

It was so lovely meeting many folks in York this weekend. Thank you @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social.

Great day up in York. Lovely to meet so many people I know from the online crossword space. Here's a puzzle I forgot to print and bring with me. www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/4060 Don't eat it all at once.

Thank you **so much** to everyone who has contributed to Unch - all our excellent editors, setters, interviewees, & designers, & of course our AMAZING readers who've bought copies! Thanks to your generosity we've just donated £1000 to @readingagency.bsky.social! ❤️💰🎉 www.youtube.com/shorts/pd0PG...

Farewell then, Knut. My last cryptic crossword for The Independent. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Chinstraps (and a couple of hidden Macaroni penguins) on Gibb’s Island, Antarctica, for #birdoftheday #black&white.

Very bittersweet seeing so many excellent setters having their final Independent puzzles published.

Adélie Penguins at Esperanza Base, Antarctica. For the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #WingsOpenNotFlying #SuperSeabirdSunday

Cryptic solving as a spectator sport: the final of the Times Crossword Championship, followed by the prizegiving, will be streamed live at 3.30 today and will also available to watch back after the event. www.youtube.com/live/uruPHke...

I'm back in the Independent! (Bluejacket #13, 12477, Sat 3rd Oct 26) 14a: Square meal with no starter for lunch (4) 25d: I say who's closer (3) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... Thank you to the Indy team for publishing me for 18 months, and to all who've enjoyed (or not!) doing my grids.

Today I was planning something a bit different for stream. I was going to solve some Indy crosswords instead of MyC. However, I forgot about an appointment. So no stream today, unfortunately.

Bewildered that today will likely be my final cryptic in the Independent. Thanks to all those who've solved my puzzles over the past four years. Excellent copper fired round fleeing yard (6) Tube train home cancelled? South Western shall accommodate (5) ams.cdn.arkadiumhosted.com/assets/globa...

To elaborate on that last repost, eimi – cryptics editor at the Indy – is gauging interest in an independent follow-up to the Independent crossword Email trulyindependentcrosswords@gmail.com with the subject line “truly” Comment #152 on the fifteensquared blog fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i...

See Eimi's comment at #152. fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i...

While the campaign to save @the-independent.com #crossword continues, worth continuing to point out what a fantastic opportunity this is for @theipaper.com . No better daily cryptic - they know this already, as recycled ones form a key part of their strong puzzle section. @olyduff.bsky.social

Let us hope and pray that somebody at the Indie is listening. @the-independent.com

New @crackingthecryptic.bsky.social video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_JI...

Should be streaming today around 2:30 MyCrossword puzzles by @metagloria.bsky.social, @iguesscryptics.bsky.social, @skirwingle.bsky.social and @henriwords.com Twitch.tv/liari77

Content from work penned by dope pair who set today’s Toughie @ bigdave44.com/2026/09/24/3763 Roughly boxing in clubs, fighter shows craft (5,7) Wink hidden by German contractor almost noted (6) Mysterious secret objects and information primarily (9)

Potoroo is back in the Telegraph Toughie today. We hope you enjoy! www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/puzz...

The best practical advice I’ve seen so far is in comment number 55 by PostMark at the link in John’s post below - email the managing editor of the Independent Details are in that comment 👍

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!!

The Independent is cancelling their #cryptic #crossword. If you care, maybe (boost this &) comment on this thread?: https://fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/independent-cryptic-crossword-the-future/

The future of the Independent #Cryptic #Crossword: fifteensquared.net/2026/09/21/i...

Sad news that The Independent is to stop its Cryptic Crossword in November, barring a last minute change of heart. It has forged its own distinct identity and will leave a great hole. Particular credit to Mike for introducing so many new great new setters to the professional ranks.

Not sure if I feel up to streaming after some sad news today. But on the other hand, solving might help me feel better. So I will start with the MyC puzzles by @cranberryfez.bsky.social and @bendawes.bsky.social that I missed last week, then go from there. Starting in 1 hour. twitch.tv/liari77

Today’s @parseword.com clue is another one of mine from Unch Issue 1. www.parseword.com

Busy day today, so unfortunately I will not be able to stream this afternoon.

Streaming puzzles from MyCrossword today at 2:30 BST. Going to wing it but will probably do the latest by Gennaro, @ouroborosop.bsky.social, Podger... then we'll see. Twitch.tv/liari77

I'm back in the Independent! (Bluejacket #12, 12451, Thu 3rd Sep 26) 8a: Dog-sit for Spooner and give too many treats? (11) 15d: Put out sea-god's declaration exiling setter (7,2) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Oh today's @parseword.com clue is one of mine from Unch Issue 1.

I am back in today's Independent! Make love to wife on vacation - it helps to exercise (5,4) I hope you enjoy the solve! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Special instructions ahead for this one. www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3826 Do eat tofu prepared in steam? (3-2-4) Massage accepted by adult holidaying here? (5) Initially copy aloof style of music superstar in Hull (8) I hope you enjoy the solve!