Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th October 2026
Gemelo No. 42
The very pleasant crossword that we have come to expect from Gemelo. There are several misleading and intricate pieces of wordplay.
My guess is that anyone who does these crosswords will have a copy of Chambers to hand and so won’t need everything to be spelled out. In the parsing I have confined myself to explaining when the wordplay is not immediately clear.
Everyman 4,162/26 July 2026
A PDF of this puzzle may be found at https://tinyurl.com/Everyman4162
Guardian Genius No 277 by Soup
A stunning double puzzle using a novel device (and a misleading pseudonym)
Independent 12423 by Quince
As August arrives a puzzle from Quince before the shooting begins. “They dined on Mince and slices of Quince” if my Lear is recalled correctly. And some tasty slices (clues) there are.A little … Read more >>
Guardian Quick Cryptic 122 by Budmo
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Private Eye ( Cyclops / 835 ) Crypto President
It can’t get any better than this! Or can it?
Listener 4928 Leo You Can’t Have Both
Leo’s first Listener was called “Unfair”. It wasn’t of course – but it was tough, as were its successors. We’re expecting a fair but firm ride today in their fifth …
Guardian Jumbo 25th July 2026 / Paul
This blog is for a one-off Guardian Jumbo that appeared in a printed Puzzles supplement on Saturday 25th July.
Guardian Prize Crossword No 30,068 by Paul
Paul is in fine form on rather a tough solve, I thought.
I hope that I have managed to explain everything adequately.
Financial Times 18,440 by STEERPIKE
STEERPIKE serves up a gentle treat this Friday.
Independent 12,422 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,073 by Brockwell
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30073.
Independent 12,421 / Mog
Mog’s latest offering has been provided for our entertainment this Thursday in late July.
Guardian 30,072 / Enigmatist
It’s Enigmatist!
Financial Times 18,439 by GAFF
A themed puzzle from Gaff.