A breezy Friday challenge from Jason . Thanks to the setter for a nice workout.
Also, apologies for the lateness. Friday 13th gremlins by the looks of it.
Month: February 2026
Listener No. 4904: In Memoriam by Phidias
Ahhh — another circular puzzle. And a new setter (unless the architect of the Acropolis has invented a time machine). But In Memoriam of what?
Guardian 29,929 by Brendan
Good morning from Philadelphia. This is Braze (a zebra with two twists) filling in for Eileen. Thanks to Brendan and also to the hosts for giving me an opportunity to crossword blog (and … Read more >>
Independent 12,278 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again!
Independent 12,277 / Ringoe
Today’s crossword has been set by Ringoe, who appears to have set just one puzzle previously blogged on this site.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,928 by Pasquale
An enjoyable mix of clues, with several that I found quite tricky to parse. My favourites were 16ac, 19ac, 25ac, and 8dn. Thanks to Pasquale.
Financial Times 18,292 by GOZO
Gozo is this morning’s setter.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1732: Protection By Check
Hello all. No kitties were harmed in the writing of this blog …
Guardian 29,927 – Carpathian
Carpathian is also a regular setter of the Quiptic and the Quick Cryptic, and there are plenty of clues here that would be suitable for beginners, but all nicely done. Thanks to Carpathian.
Independent 12276 / Eccles
The usual sound crossword from Eccles today.
Financial Times 18,291 by GOLIATH
A top class puzzle from Goliath.
Inquisitor 1945: Amicable by Warlock
We have a puzzle from a new setter, Warlock, this week. It will be interesting to see what he / she has to offer.
Independent 12,275 by Knut
Knut provides our Tuesday morning amusement.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,926 by Qaos
Qaos is this morning’s setter.
Financial Times 18,290 by PETO
I have rather a stupefying cold today, so I cannot tell whether this puzzle was hard or I was enfeebled or some combination of the two.