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

497 replies

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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Midlifeshenanigans · 12/08/2026 12:32

Parseword #196
⚡️ 47s
💎 Perfect

Twasasurprise · 13/08/2026 12:16

Parseword #197
⚡️ 48s
💎 Perfect
🐐 Secret Found

Twasasurprise · 13/08/2026 13:00

Minute Cryptic - 13 August, 2026
"Get 33% off any delivery! Link in bio?" (4)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 1 hints – 1 under the community par (94,793 solvers so far). Time: 1m 42s.
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drspouse · 13/08/2026 13:18

Parseword #197
⏱️ 2m40s
✅ 2 Assists
🐐 Secret Found

drspouse · 13/08/2026 13:25

Minute Cryptic - 13 August, 2026
"Get 33% off any delivery! Link in bio?" (4)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 1 hints – 1 under the community par (99,478 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 · 14/08/2026 13:18

Parseword #198
⚡️ 29s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 14 August, 2026
"Mike Tyson ear-chewing habit adopted here" (9)
⚪️⚪️🟡🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 3 hints – 1 under the community par (91,783 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 · 14/08/2026 17:59

Minute Cryptic - 14 August, 2026
"Mike Tyson ear-chewing habit adopted here" (9)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 1 hints – 3 under the community par (124,565 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Parseword #198
⏱️ 2m13s
⭐️ No Assists

Finally a decent result from Parseword!

Off to try today's Times Quick Cryptic.

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 · 15/08/2026 09:38

Parseword #199
⚡️ 28s
💎 Perfect
🥚 Learn Mode

Twasasurprise · 15/08/2026 10:03

Parseword #199
⚡️ 18s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 15 August, 2026
"Bank foreclosed after S&P hit bottom" (5)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🤝 1 hints – matched the community par (79,415 solvers so far).
www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Willow12345 · 16/08/2026 09:22

Parseword #200
⚡️ 55s
⭐️ No Assists
🥚 Learn Mode

MyThreeWords · 16/08/2026 13:43

Parseword #200
⚡️ 40s
💎 Perfect

Twasasurprise · 16/08/2026 17:51

Parseword #200
⚡️ 51s
💎 Perfect
😳 Secret Found

Minute Cryptic - 16 August, 2026
"Acid reflux interrupts meal without a care given by doctor" (7)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🤝 1 hints – matched the community par (146,995 solvers so far).
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drspouse · 16/08/2026 20:23

Minute Cryptic - 16 August, 2026
"Acid reflux interrupts meal without a care given by doctor" (7)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (161,993 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

It wasn't too anagrammy for me!

Parseword #200
⏱️ 4m31s
✅ 1 Assist

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 · 17/08/2026 14:29

Parseword #201
⚡️ 10s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 17 August, 2026
"Picasso's homeland is portrayed in his paintings" (5)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (136,370 solvers so far). Time: 4s.
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drspouse · 17/08/2026 20:09

Minute Cryptic - 17 August, 2026
"Picasso's homeland is portrayed in his paintings" (5)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (177,040 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Parseword #201
⏱️ 1m45s
✅ 1 Assist

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 · 18/08/2026 13:00

Parseword #202
⚡️ 23s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 18 August, 2026
"Newest member of staff knocks over store branch and leaves area?" (6)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🤝 1 hints – matched the community par (107,178 solvers so far). Time: 38s.
www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

drspouse · 18/08/2026 22:13

Minute Cryptic - 18 August, 2026
"Newest member of staff knocks over store branch and leaves area?" (6)
⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🤝 1 hints – matched the community par (173,688 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Parseword #202
⚡️ 32s
💎 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

Twasasurprise · 19/08/2026 09:59

Parseword #203
⚡️ 37s
💎 Perfect

Minute Cryptic - 19 August, 2026
"ery nexperiend!" (6)
🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (86,643 solvers so far). Time: 8s.
www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Willow12345 · 19/08/2026 16:44

Parseword #203
⏱️ 1m11s
⭐️ No Assists
🥚 Learn Mode

Midlifeshenanigans · 19/08/2026 19:07

Parseword #203
⚡️ 51s
💎 Perfect

Willow12345 · 20/08/2026 09:57

Parseword #204
⚡️ 20s
💎 Perfect
🥚 Learn Mode

Twasasurprise · 20/08/2026 13:09

Parseword #204
⚡️ 54s
⭐️ No Assists

Minute Cryptic - 20 August, 2026
"Whispered: "See you inside?" Yelled: "8:00 SHARP!"" (5)
⚪️⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏋 2 hints – 1 over the community par (113,798 solvers so far). Time: 2m 18s.
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drspouse · 20/08/2026 14:20

Minute Cryptic - 20 August, 2026
"Whispered: "See you inside?" Yelled: "8:00 SHARP!"" (5)
⚪️⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣
🏋 2 hints – 1 over the community par (124,040 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

Parseword #204
⏱️ 8m40s
✅ 3 Assists
🍵 Secret Found

Both quite painful today!

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 · 21/08/2026 09:28

Struggled with that today

Parseword #205
⏱️ 3m10s
✅ 1 Assist
🛏️ Secret Found
🥚 Learn Mode

Willow12345 · 21/08/2026 09:32

Minute Cryptic - 21 August, 2026
"Give medal to Jan's predecessor and make a speech" (8)
⚪️⚪️🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡🟣🟣
🏋 8 hints – 6 over the community par (78,668 solvers so far).
https://www.minutecryptic.com/?utm_source=share

that was tough!

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