Liam Runnalls
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Liam Runnalls

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Liam is an Australian crossword setter and has been crafting cryptic crosswords professionally since 2012. He loves clues that feature clever, amusing and deceptive wordplay - clues that deliver a delightful 'aha moment' to solvers. He lives in an old schoolhouse in a forgotten little country town called Elphinstone with his wife, two kids and dog.

Books by Liam Runnalls
Minute Cryptic
Angas Tiernan, Liam Runnalls

Welcome to your brand-new wordplay obsession

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Birdle
Liam Runnalls

What do you get when you combine birds with word games? Birdle, of course!

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More Minute Cryptic
Angas Tiernan, Liam Runnalls

The creators of the hugely popular online puzzle platform, Minute Cryptic, have returned. Get ready to dive into your new wordplay obsession.

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Penguin-shaped crossword

Check out this super fun Penguin-shaped crossword by Liam Runnalls, the author of Birdle.

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Why Liam Runnalls created a puzzle book all about birds

Learn what inspired Liam Runnalls to get into puzzle-making and what it was like sticking to one theme while creating Birdle. Plus, find out which bird is his favourite!