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Parseword - for those who would like to be better at cryptic crosswords!

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UnaOfStormhold · 15/03/2026 10:27

I am definitely not good at cryptic crosswords but feel this is both fun and a good way to get better

www.parseword.com/

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Twasasurprise · Yesterday 20:17

Parseword #241
⏱️ 1m54s
⭐️ No Assists

Minute Cryptic - 26 September, 2026
"Suspect’s face forgotten when recalling details? I'm, uh, embarrassed" (10)
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🏆 1 hints – 1 under the community par (165,675 solvers so far). Time: 4m 7s.
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MyThreeWords · Yesterday 11:12

Parseword #241
⏱️ 2m9s
💎 Perfect

drspouse · Yesterday 10:46

Parseword #241
⏱️ 4m0s
✅ 2 Assists

Twasasurprise · 25/09/2026 17:19

Parseword #240
⚡️ 30s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 25 September, 2026
"Asks “What in Spain is interrupting siestas?”" (8)
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🤝 3 hints – matched the community par (150,148 solvers so far). Time: 4m 36s.
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Willow12345 · 24/09/2026 15:16

Parseword #239
⚡️ 45s
💎 Perfect

Twasasurprise · 24/09/2026 11:31

Parseword #239
⚡️ 34s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 24 September, 2026
"The Godfather Part I" (3)
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🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (111,293 solvers so far). Time: 15s.
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Twasasurprise · 23/09/2026 15:39

Parseword #238
⚡️ 20s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 23 September, 2026
"So, what anagram indicator can I ultimately use?" (1,4,4)
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🤝 2 hints – matched the community par (142,693 solvers so far). Time: 1m 17s.
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drspouse · 23/09/2026 09:58

Parseword #238
⏱️ 1m12s
⭐️ No Assists

drspouse · 23/09/2026 09:55

Minute Cryptic - 23 September, 2026
"So, what anagram indicator can I ultimately use?" (1,4,4)
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🤝 2 hints – matched the community par (86,873 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Minute Cryptic

Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.

https://www.minutecryptic.com

drspouse · 22/09/2026 18:38

Minute Cryptic - 22 September, 2026
"Sold latticed pie past its expiration date?" (7)
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🤝 1 hints – matched the community par (176,823 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Parseword #237
⚡️ 34s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic

Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.

https://www.minutecryptic.com

Willow12345 · 22/09/2026 11:33

Parseword #237
⏱️ 4m35s
✅ 1 Assist
🛍️ Secret Found

That took a while..

Twasasurprise · 22/09/2026 10:22

Parseword #237
⚡️ 47s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 22 September, 2026
"Sold latticed pie past its expiration date?" (7)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🤝 1 hints – matched the community par (95,268 solvers so far). Time: 1m 10s.
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drspouse · 21/09/2026 11:59

Parseword #236
⏱️ 1m42s
✅ 1 Assist

Minute Cryptic - 21 September, 2026
"“All-in bet?” say Romeo and Juliet" (6)
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🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (111,110 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Minute Cryptic

Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.

https://www.minutecryptic.com

Twasasurprise · 21/09/2026 09:10

Parseword #236
⏱️ 1m53s
⭐️ No Assists

Minute Cryptic - 21 September, 2026
"“All-in bet?” say Romeo and Juliet" (6)
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🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (86,853 solvers so far). Time: 16s.
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Twasasurprise · 20/09/2026 12:04

Parseword #235
⏱️ 1m8s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 20 September, 2026
"Early mode of transport from Revolutionary War found in drained canal?" (5)
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🏋 2 hints – 1 over the community par (104,003 solvers so far). Time: 2m 45s.
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drspouse · 20/09/2026 10:40

Minute Cryptic - 20 September, 2026
"Early mode of transport from Revolutionary War found in drained canal?" (5)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (84,020 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Parseword #235
⏱️ 4m14s
✅ 4 Assists

Minute Cryptic

Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.

https://www.minutecryptic.com

MyThreeWords · 20/09/2026 09:25

Parseword #235
⏱️ 4m34s
💎 Perfect

Willow12345 · 20/09/2026 08:54

Parseword #234
⏱️ 3m51s
✅ 1 Assist
🛖 Secret Found

Twasasurprise · 19/09/2026 09:48

Parseword #234
⏱️ 1m44s
💎 Perfect
🛖 Secret Found

Minute Cryptic - 19 September, 2026
"Something spiked spoiled lovely formal dance" (10)
⚪️⚪️⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🤝 3 hints – matched the community par (71,280 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Minute Cryptic

Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.

https://www.minutecryptic.com

Twasasurprise · 18/09/2026 10:06

Parseword #233
⏱️ 1m57s
⭐️ No Assists
📝 Secret Found

I was so far over par. I just couldn't get Minute Cryptic at all today and took hints virtually to the whole answer. Fantastic work @drspouse !

drspouse · 18/09/2026 09:19

Minute Cryptic - 18 September, 2026
"Northwest evacuated?" (2,3,4)
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🏆 0 hints – 4 under the community par (76,535 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Parseword #233
⏱️ 2m43s
⭐️ No Assists

Minute Cryptic

Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.

https://www.minutecryptic.com

MyThreeWords · 18/09/2026 09:03

Parseword #233
⚡️ 55s
💎 Perfect

Twasasurprise · 17/09/2026 13:41

Parseword #232
⚡️ 54s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 17 September, 2026
"The Origin of Species is Darwin's!" (6)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 1 hints – 1 under the community par (118,633 solvers so far). Time: 45s.
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Willow12345 · 17/09/2026 08:04

Parseword #231
⏱️ 4m19s
✅ 6 Assists
🏃 Secret Found

That was a struggle 😊

drspouse · 16/09/2026 21:56

Parseword #231
⏱️ 5m21s
✅ 3 Assists
🏃 Secret Found
That was painful

Minute Cryptic - 16 September, 2026
"Vanilla? Ugh! Terrible ingredient for one's gag reflex?" (8)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 1 hints – 1 under the community par (191,733 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share
That was a lot better.

Minute Cryptic

Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.

https://www.minutecryptic.com

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