Thank you to Carpathian. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Independent 12,019 by Atrica
Atrica will be getting fed up with being blogged by us – we have now blogged the last three.
Enigmatic Variations 1689 Buddies by The Ace of Hearts
Before entry in the grid delete one letter, wherever it occurs. In clue order this spells out two names whose aliases then need to be found in 5 straight lines in the completed grid.
Financial Times 18,028 by IO
The puzzle is subtitled "A Maunday Thursday puzzle".
Independent 12,018 / Eccles
Eccles is occupying his usual mid-week spot once again.
Financial Times 18,027 by NEO
Quite a tricky puzzle with a mini theme.
Guardian Cryptic 29,670 by Maskarade
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29670.
Inquisitor 1902: Solar by Karla
Karla brings us this week’s IQ challenge.
Guardian 29,669 / Ludwig
This is Ludwig’s sixth cryptic crossword – the term ‘mixed bag’ has been applied to those published so far.
Independent 12017 / Grecian
Grecian is an Independent setter who appears every one or two months and I find his puzzles to be an enjoyable challenge.
Financial Times 18,026 by SLORMGORM
I cannot quite put my finger on it, but this collection of clues from Slormgorm seemed a little wilder than usual.
Financial Times 18,025 by GOZO
GOZO kicks off the week…
Independent 12,016 by Bluth
This was another excellent puzzle from Bluth with lots of inventive clues.
Guardian 29,668 by Brummie
A tougher solve for a Monday, with neat surfaces and tricky definitions. My favourites were 12ac, 18ac, 31ac, 13dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Brummie
Financial Times 18,024 by Zamorca
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 12, 2025