Another puzzle of the calibre we expect from Eccles, although a bit tougher for me than some of his recent offerings, to finish at least.
Guardian 29,830 – Anto
A fairly typical Anto, with some nice clues, but also some where I raise an eyebrow because of inaccuracies and strange cryptic grammar. Thanks to Anto for the puzzle.
Financial Times 18,199 by GOLIATH
A very accessible puzzle from Goliath.
Inquisitor 1930: Mistaken Identity by Radler
Preamble:
The anti-clockwise perimeter names (not in order) a convicted murderer, his victim, the workers who discovered the body and the police officer in charge of the case. Unchecked letters therein could provide TED BLAZED DRUG DPT. All but four clues have a single letter misprint in the definition which must be corrected. The correct letters in clue order, explain how to treat the other four answers (producing real words). Solvers must highlight the appropriately revealed discovery (7 letters). The perfectly reasonable form at 26 is not in the main dictionaries. 7 is in Chambers, but not as a headword.
Well, we certainly had a struggle sorting everything out this week.
Independent 12185 / Filbert
Filbert sets the puzzle this Tuesday, which is often theme day in the Independent cryptic series.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,837 by Alia
Alia is the setter of today’s Guardian puzzle.
Financial Times 18,198 by BOBCAT
Today we match wits with Bobcat, a setter who usually employs a wide variety of clue devices, this puzzle being a prime example.
Financial Times 18,197 by ARTEXLEN
ARTEXLEN kicks off the week…
Independent 12,184 by Italicus
Monday’s puzzle is brought to you by Italicus
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,836 by Philistine
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29836.
Spectator 2,724: Word Building by Doc
Doc is the compiler of this Spectator crossword.
Financial Times 18,196 by Rosa Klebb
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 25, 2025
Puzzle by Median for York S&B
Median brought a puzzle along yesterday for the S&B. It wasn’t submitted in time to be blogged but if you want to have a go, or need to check the solutions, the puzzle … Read more >>
Financial Times Sunday 116 – News by Leonidas
The regular monthly topical crossword. Find it to download and print at ft.com/crossword
York S & B 24th Oct 2025 by Platypus
Platypus here is an alias for a large group of setters who all contributed to the puzzle. You can solve the puzzle at https://mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/2788.