Quite a tricky challenge from Monk this morning.
Independent 12,318 by Nimrod
Our Wednesday challenge is from Nimrod this week.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,969 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29969.
Inquisitor 1952: Definition by Chalicea
Chalicea is back – she of the (usually) easy clues and occasionally tricky endgame.
Guardian 29,968 / Maskarade
A reasonably straightforward offering from Maskarade
Independent 12,317 by Penelope
Penelope fills the Tuesday Indy slot this week.
Financial Times 18,332 by GURNEY
I’m covering for the regular blogger, so you’ve got my take on this today.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,967 by Vulcan
Apologies for the delayed blog. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle, my favourites were 14ac, 16dn, and 24dn.
Financial Times 18,331 by SLORMGORM
SLORMGORM kicks off the week…
Spectator 2,743: 3/4 by Doc
Apologies for the late blog.
Independent 12,316/Jeemz
After a well-received debut last month, Jeemz is back again with the opening puzzle of the week in the Independent. I enjoyed this one: the clues are carefully crafted and varied with some nice twists here and there.
Financial Times 18,330 by Julius
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 28, 2026
Financial Times Sunday 138 – News by Neo
Your monthly dose of current affairs in crossword form. Find it online at ft.com/crossword
Guardian Quiptic 1,375/Budmo
A fine Quiptic from Budmo, which I fancy will appeal to newer and improving solvers.
Independent on Sunday 1,883 by Filbert
An artfully constructed Sunday puzzle from Filbert