Chris Evans

Cryptic setter at
Umpire for the Independent and with @liari77_becky

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

Can't really believe today marks my 10th puzzle in the Independent. Thanks to all the folk who've supported me along the way.

https://t.co/JgtZ335hLm

Almost run aground close to lighthouse (6)
Collector of rings and fancy coins (5)
A fire boosted by this roars (7)

Enjoy!

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

Merry Christmas, and a puzzle to boot.
https://t.co/ky7fDfxBCP

Intense burning after work-out? On the contrary! (7)
City flat, perhaps? (4)
Ice cream's my bag too (mostly) (8)

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@MichaelEllJay @Independent Thanks for solving!

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

Delighted to be back with another @Independent cryptic today.

https://t.co/JgtZ335hLm

Sailors wasting five years at sea? They probably won't agree! (8)
Where pigs presumably go to sleep warm (6)

Hope you enjoy.

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

New puzzle from me:

https://t.co/Dc93nux3eZ

Large silver article that's at the bottom of the sea (5)
Cross, and working at it (5)
Chemist with greying beard trimmed regularly (6)

Enjoy!

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@PostMarkCryptic @archelina My wife arranges things and I usually need reminding...

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@archelina Turns out I have guests this weekend; I hope the weather holds and that you have a great time!

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@Manikkai1 Next time, real pie.

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@PhilAshling @Independent Thanks very much!

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

Delighted to be back with today's @Independent cryptic

https://t.co/JgtZ335hLm

Enthusiastic when sex aid turns up right on time (9)

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@David_Strathdee

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@DaveGorman Enjoyed this thoroughly - 7d is a peach!

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

New puzzle available on @RaiderCrossword's site! https://t.co/nn4QVibtVz

Prepared large hint for you, presumably (9)

Enjoy!

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@dontattempt Summer

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@PuzzleSmith NOTED NOTCH

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

Solutions for the first Potoroo Puzzle Collection are now available!
https://t.co/UIJjf7A92Z

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

If you've not yet had a go at our first Potoroo Puzzle Collection, why not have a look? @liari77_becky are super proud of it!

Solutions will be posted next week!

https://t.co/BxtRLsIgis

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

New puzzle up on @RaiderCrossword's site.

https://t.co/kS4lUby20e

General despaired in action at onset of war (10)
Desperately want Romeo while spelunking? (5)
Extremely expensive clothing staff wear (5)

Enjoy!

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@Jon_Mackenzie My main take away from this is you don't like rice or nachos.

[Chris Evans @MPCryptics]

@charliemethven "A bit" is very much selling the puzzle short!
Great fun all round, some clever cryptic defs in there too. Thanks!