Filbert occupies his customary slot on Sunday.
Month: September 2025
Guardian Quiptic 1,348 by Carpathian
My monthly slot for blogging the Quiptic, the Sunday cryptic offering from the Guardian, found here
Gemelo No. 8 – Plain
This is my first foray into blogging a Gemelo puzzle. I have managed to solve Nos. 1-7, but I would agree with Andrew’s comment from last week, that the style of the clues is a little different from Azed–a style that I am still getting the hang of. This week’s grid is unusual for having six fully-checked three-letter solutions.
Everyman 4,117/14 September
The usual accessible cryptic from Everyman, with all the trademark elements included. I have nothing more to add, but I’m sure we’ll hear what the regulars and new contributors thought.
Independent 12153 by Phi
Phi on Saturday – interesting.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 77 by Dice
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize crossword No 29,799 by Brockwell
A wide variety of clue types on display in this week’s Prize puzzle by Brockwell.
Independent 12,152 / Coot
The blog of Coot’s latest puzzle is finally hitting the website after a day of IT issues followed by absence from home. I hope some readers will still find time to read it.
Financial Times 18,165 by GAFF
A fun challenge from GAFF.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,804 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29804.
Blogs may be delayed
PLEASE BE PATIENT
Guardian 29,803 / Serenos
It seems the Guardian has another new setter – welcome to Serenos.
Independent 12151 / Tack
We don’t see puzzles from Tack very often but they present an interesting challenge when they do appear.
Financial Times 18,164 by MUDD
Mudd is today's setter.