Puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 15, 2025
Month: November 2025
Guardian Quiptic 1,356 by Anto
This week’s Quiptic offering is found here
Gemelo No. 14 – plain
A plain puzzle from Gemelo this week.
Everyman 4,125/9 November
The usual pleasing cryptic from Everyman. Nothing to frighten the horses, which is as it should be.
Independent on Sunday 1864 Filbert
Thank you to Filbert for a not-a-Sunday-walk-in-the-park. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Independent 12,201 by Umpire
Umpire provides our Saturday work-out this week.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 85 by Chandler
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize crossword No 29,847 by Vlad
Perhaps the toughest Prize puzzle that we can remember.
Independent 12,200 / Phi
Phi brings another suite of mid-week puzzles to an end in fine style.
Listener No 4891 Going Round in 3s by Samson
We see that this is Samson’s ninth Listener crossword and the second time he has set a circular one.
Guardian 29,852 – Paul
Another tricky one from Paul, where I had to look up a couple of unfamiliar references. I nearly gave up hope of explaining 15 across, but it came to me just in time. Thanks to Paul for the fun.
Financial Times 18,213 by STEERPIKE
A gentle challenge from STEERPIKE
3D Crossword Calendar – 2026
BBC’s Children in Need
Guardian Cryptic 29851 Serenos
Thank you to Serenos. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Independent 12199 / Bluejacket
Bluejacket first appeared in the Independent in April. this year. This is puzzle number five.