Christopher Black

Hilarius Bookbinder @scribepub // design @browbooks and @RabbitPoetryAUS // (cryptic) crosswords @thebigissue and @CruciverbalMag // ‘a professional’ – The Age

[If the Clue Fits @IfTheClueFits]

I'm finally back on the @thebigissue band wagon with a cryptic this evening from Chris Black. Classy stuff, as ever! @cjrblack

Creative sticks unknown into Narcos broadcast? (7)

Try the puzzle yourself and watch the full solve https://t.co/3sRzbtTVPl

#cryptic #crossword

[Christopher Black @cjrblack]

An #Oscars #anagram cryptic crossword clue:

Flick where oil stolen from folk! (7,2,3,6,4)

[Christopher Black @cjrblack]

My silver screen + #Oscars themed #cryptic #crossword is out now in the latest @thebigissue

Cameron resists classification as a filmmaker? (6,8)

Screen time with central characters in Maestro (4)

[Christopher Black @cjrblack]

My silver screen + #Oscars themed #cryptic #crossword is out now in the latest @thebigissue

Cameron resists classification as a filmmaker? (6,8)

Screen time with central characters in Maestro (4)

[Christopher Black @cjrblack]

My silver screen + #Oscars themed #cryptic #crossword is out now in the latest @thebigissue

Cameron resists classification as a filmmaker? (6,8)

Screen time with central characters in Maestro (4)

[Christopher Black @cjrblack]

A few clues from my #cryptic #crossword in the latest @thebigissue out now!

Brie Larson initially ignored by English comedian astride horse (6)

Fabric rolled in Ashes (7)

Indoor running tracks? (3,8)

[The Big Issue Australia @thebigissue]

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[If the Clue Fits @IfTheClueFits]

#Cryptic Clue of the Day: a creative clue with some real personality from Chris Black @cjrblack

Lennon & McCartney are "legitimate" businessmen (8)

Difficulty: Tricky cold, approachable with a letter or two

Check out my YouTube short for the explanation
https://t.co/FeYOBGfRTF

[Christopher Black @cjrblack]

@apiyo_puzzles @Tramp_crossword Yes, it’s not quite right, def matches the adjectival sense rather than the noun. Glad you enjoyed it though!

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a world where anything is possible #BigBigSound #AFLPortGiants

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@dontattempt Or more specific:

Novel by Richard Ford: Escape for One (6,3)

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@dontattempt Novel by Richard Ford, perhaps (6,3)

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@dontattempt Author’s mantra is about taking note (6,4)

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@dontattempt Premier League goofball getting love after inspiring speech (3,5)

[Scribe Publications @scribepub]

Scribe is delighted to announce the acquisition of 12 RULES FOR STRIFE, a new graphic nonfiction work by @Jeff_Sparrow and @wallmansam. It will be an engaging, accessible, and provocative exploration of ‘rules’ for activism that are shovel- and meme-ready.

📅 Publishing May 2024

[Stephen Knight @Silent_Knight49]

Sample clues from my #cryptic #crossword in the current edition of @thebigissue

Pelvis shattered, a top thoracic surgeon shouldn't break this (11,4)

Fancy roadie's cap is museum piece (8)

"Get Back", "Love Shack", or "Shout, Shout" perhaps? (7)

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@dontattempt Tucker was contracted to disagree with “lib elite” on Twitter — not any more! (4,4)

[Christopher Black @cjrblack]

Last day to grab a copy of @thebigissue featuring @Tonaaayy_ and my latest crossword!

Some sample clues:

Sign director of Knives Out to hush-hush job (9)

Artist is unknown after they generate lots of interest? (6)

[Christopher Black @cjrblack]

Last day to grab a copy of @thebigissue featuring @Tonaaayy_ and my latest crossword!

Some sample clues:

Sign director of Knives Out to hush-hush job (9)

Artist is unknown after they generate lots of interest? (6)

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@dontattempt Movie star from South London in business with hack (7,4)

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@dontattempt In journo’s article he’s ahead of Queen singer (2,7)

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@dontattempt Largely gloomy, Biden’s going through the motions, appeasing the base (6,4)