This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12,261 by Umpire
We had the pleasure of blogging the last Umpire puzzle in November which featured eight ‘queens’.
Guardian Prize Prize crossword No 29,906 by Imogen
Imogen provides this week’s prize puzzle.
Listener Crossword 4901: First and Second by Ifor
With Christmas Dinner still in our tummies, here is Ifor to serve up another special meal for us. Firsts and Seconds – but what happened to the pudding? Taste and see
Independent 12,260 by Phi
Phi in his usual Friday slot.
Enigmatic Variations 1729 Design classic by Pandiculator
A misprint in each clue, four empty cells, an unclued entry and then some artistic rendering. Apologies for the delay in posting – Thursday had it’s moments is all I’ll say. Some tricky … Read more >>
Guardian 29,911 – Omnibus
Another puzzle from the mysterious Omnibus, which is speculated to represent a collaboration of setters. I’m afraid I wasn’t too impressed by this one: there are some quite amateurish and inaccurate clues here. Still, thanks to Omnibus.
Financial Times 18,275 by MUDD
A light challenge from MUDD today.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29910 by Pangakupu
Thank you to Pangakupu. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Independent 12,259 by Nimrod
Oh no! It’s a Nimrod today! This should be a serious challenge!
Financial Times 18,274 by GOZO
Gozo is today's setter.
Independent 12,258 / Filbert
Filbert, whose work I encounter more often on Sundays than on any other day, is filling the Wednesday slot this week.
Financial Times 18,273 by GOLIATH
Fabulous fun.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,909 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29909.
Inquisitor 1942: Tragic Consequences by Kruger
Kruger provides this week’s IQ challenge.