Puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 13, 2025
Spoiler Alert – FT
The solution published as 18,232 is actually the solution to today’s puzzle 18,238.
Guardian Quiptic 1,360 by Carpathian
The weekly online only cryptic crossword from the Guardian, found here
Azed No. 2,773 Plain – Competition Puzzle
I feel privileged to have received an Azed puzzle for my turn at this blog.
Everyman 4,129/7 December
Another pleasing puzzle from Everyman with the usual trademark clues. I have the sense from comments in recent weeks that some of our solvers outside the UK are having difficulty accessing the Everyman puzzle, but I hope they have found a way round that so that they can contribute their thoughts on this one.
Independent on Sunday 1,868 by Filbert
Thank you to Filbert. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Independent 12,225 by Tack
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 89 by Ludwig
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize Prize crossword No 29,871 by Fed
A rare appearance by Fed in the Prize slot this week.
Listener 4895 Snakes and Ladders by IOA
Once again, my solution is free from Mathematica and other online programming solutions, although again I accepted my husband’s list of possible solutions to a 10- long 2-digit prime raised to a prime … Read more >>
Independent 12,224 / Phi
Phi’s latest puzzle marks the transition from working week into weekend for many of us solvers and bloggers.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,876 by Pasquale
Apologies for a slightly late and rushed blog – this was a tricky and well-clued puzzle and I especially liked 11ac, 26ac, 27ac, and 4dn. Thanks to Pasquale.
Financial Times 18,237 by NEO
A headscratcher from NEO this Friday!
Guardian 29,875 – Paul
Another toughie from this setter that kept me on my toes all the way through. Thanks to Paul.
Independent 12223 / Mev
Mev is an infrequent Independent setter. The last puzzle by Mev on fifteensquared was back in August this year.