Independent 12,154/Stamp
Always a pleasure when Stamp turns up as the setter for the Monday Independent slot and I am on duty. A thoughfully constructed, occasionally challenging daily cryptic with a wide range of subject matter and some clever misdirection. What’s not to like?
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,806 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29806.
Financial Times 18,166 by Julius
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 21, 2025
Independent on Sunday No. 1,856 by Filbert
Filbert occupies his customary slot on Sunday.
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.