Brockwell provides the Thursday challenge
Independent 12,451 by Bluejacket
The original puzzle may be found here.
Bluejacket provides the cruciverbial challenge today.
Financial Times 18,470 by SLEUTH
Thanks to Sleuth for an enjoyable challenge.
Enigmatic Variations 1761 Heroes by Vagans
A perimeter to fill in clued by surplus characters from each clue. Then highlight the final character in the completed grid. Sounds pretty straight forward, but probably isn’t
Independent 12,450 / Samsa
Samsa has produced our mid-week puzzle today. I have not encountered this compiler’s work before, and he appears to have just one previous Indy crossword blogged on this site.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,101 by Fed
Thanks to Fed for the puzzle, with a nice mix of clever clues. I particularly liked 14ac, 25ac, 2dn, 3/16, and 13dn.
Financial Times 18,469 by MONK
A great way to start the day.
YORK SLOGGERS & BETTERS 2026
Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th October 2026
Inquisitor 1974 : The Riddle of the Two Guards by Nathan Panning
Time for another Inquisitor from Nathan Panning.
Spectator 2765: Some Beef by Fieldfare
While solving this puzzle, I learnt that it was a reprint of Spectator Crossword 2702
Independent 12449 / Stamp
Stamp challenges us today.
Financial Times 18,468 by BOBCAT
A rigorous workout today from Bobcat, with precise but sometimes complicated clues . . .
Financial Times 18,467 by FLIMSY
FLIMSY kicks off the week…
Independent 12,448 by Italicus
The original puzzle may be found here.