I compose and publish collections of cryptic ("British-style") crosswords as Excruciverbiage(R) Cryptics; all of the puzzles (across seven standalone books and four omnibus volumes) are themed, and many would be classified as "variety" cryptics. When I began setting grids a decade ago, the intent was to share my work, and cryptic crosswords in general, with other interested people. That goal has not changed.
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I compose and publish collections of cryptic ("British-style") crosswords as Excruciverbiage(R) Cryptics; all of the puzzles (across seven standalone books and four omnibus volumes) are themed, and many would be classified as "variety" cryptics. When I began setting grids a decade ago, the intent was to share my work, and cryptic crosswords in general, with other interested people. That goal has not changed.

Sounds interesting. Where do you share them?

Mike P

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Re: Re: not just a hobby
By: Mike Powell to Saint Vincent on Fri Sep 11 2026 16:07:48

https://excruciverbiage.com features a link to an online cryptic, and a link to download _Crowdsourced Cryptics_. The latter is a forum for other setters to share their work.
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