Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th October 2026
Independent on Sunday 1,902 by Filbert
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Guardian Quiptic 1394 Anto
Thank you to Anto. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Azed 2782
Azed’s change to appearing only monthly and the vagaries of the schedule mean that I haven’t blogged one of his puzzles since January, so I feel rather out of practice. Quite a lot of unfamiliar in this one, I thought, but all fairly clued as ever, though there seems to be an error in 9 down, unless I’m misunderstanding (quite possible, of course). Thanks to Azed.
Everyman 4,163
The puzzle may be found at https://observer.co.uk/puzzles/everyman/article/everyman-no-4163 (which seems to be no longer behind a paywall – or is it just that a cookie has expired? -; also the interactive presentation is marginally improved but still poor) or as a pdf at htpps://tinyurl.com/Everyman4163.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 123 by Pangakupu
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12,429 by Knut
I cannot believe it’s so long since I have blogged a Knut puzzle – it is over 7 years! (*)
Even then I wrote “I have been waiting for another Knut to appear on my blogging rota for far too long.”
The sentiment persists, as you can guess.
Guardian Prize 30,074 / Kite
My third blog out of the four most recent Kite Prize puzzles …
Listener 4929 But Not in Chambers by Augeas
I’m surprised to see that this is only the seventh Listener crossword set by Augeas, and that we haven’t solved one of his for seven years.
Financial Times 18,446 by SOLOMON
A super fun crossword from SOLOMON with several witty and smooth surfaces.
Independent 12,428 by Phi
Phi in his usual Friday slot. Link to the original puzzle: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/?puzzleDate=20260807
Guardian 30,079 / Fed
Fed rounds off the run of weekday puzzles with another enjoyable challenge.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,078 by Paul
Thanks to Paul for the puzzle – I especially liked 12ac, 25,24 and 26,20…
Independent 12,427 by Coot
Coot provides this Thursday’s challenge.
Enigmatic Variations 1757 Relocation Relocation by Kolya
26 clues require a letter to be moved to enable them to be solved. These then spell out a message. Eight cells need relocating in a symmetrical pattern. Then some line drawing and … Read more >>
Financial Times 18,445 by MUDD
Mudd is today’s setter.