S&B York 2026 – Friday 23 & Saturday 24 October – IMPORTANT UPDATE
Guardian Quiptic 1,404 by Pasquale
This Sunday’s Guardian online cryptic crossword found here …
Everyman 4,173/11 October
All fairly straightforward this week from Everyman – which, to be fair, is usually the case. It was only the famous (mis)quote that I couldn’t see for ages.
Independent on Sunday 1912 Filbert
Thank you to Filbert (for this penultimate IoS, I believe). Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Gemelo No. 50
Gemelo marks his 50th puzzle with a new device.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 133 by Garson
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12,489 by Tyrus
There was a time when a puzzle by Tyrus appeared on my Saturday blog cycle quite often but this is the first I’ve seen for a couple of years.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 840) Stolen Caress
A fun workout as ever, again in my personal goldilocks zone.
Guardian Prize Prize crossword No 30,134 by Philistine
A pleasant diversion this week from Philistine, with one characteristic anatomical term.
Listener Crossword 4939: Lunatic Fringe by Axes
Chalicea is in mid-flight, so another member of Team Dash has been despatched to intercept this puzzle by new setter Axes. What will he make of it?
Financial Times 18,507 by SOLOMON
An enjoyable but tough challenge from SOLOMON today
Guardian 30,139 / Ramsay
Ramsay’s third appearance in the cryptic slot
Independent 12,488 / Phi
Perhaps for the last time for me as an Indy blogger, Phi brings this week’s suite of mid-week puzzles to an end.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,138 by Kite
An enjoyable solve – especially 9ac, 14ac, and 18ac. Thanks to Kite for the puzzle
Independent 12487 / Bluebird
Bluebird has set today’s puzzle in The Independent
Financial Times 18,506 by NEO
A challenging puzzle from Neo.