This is the twenty-seventh Guardian Quick Cryptic, a series of 11 x 11 crosswords designed to support beginners learning cryptic crosswords. The whole point of these crosswords is support and encouragement of new solvers, so special rules for these crosswords apply – see here. The puzzle can be found here.
Independent 11,853 by Serpent
It’s now October – beware of the snake. I do enjoy Serpent’s puzzles – great surfaces and slightly odd cryptic directions. And of course a hidden message WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 29,500 / Paul
I was not really surprised to see Paul’s name on this puzzle, as he hadn’t appeared during the week and it was two weeks since his last Prize offering. A quick first glance … Read more >>
Cyclops 788 – Boorish Earworm
Cyclops has a couple of topical references this fortnight, and thankfully none of them involves Ronald T Dump…
Financial Times 17,854 by Zamorca
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 28, 2024
Independent 11,852 by Phi
Phiday is here again.
Financial Times 17,859 by GUY
GUY decided to make Friday a tough end to the weekend. 🙂
Guardian Cryptic 29,505 by Kite
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29505.
Guardian 29,504 / Paul
It was a bit of a surprise to find this puzzle by Paul, just a couple of hours after finalising my blog of his Prize puzzle from last Saturday. We have a clearly … Read more >>
Independent 11,851 by Filbert
Filbert makes another appearance this Thursday.
Enigmatic Variations 1661 Pig Latin by Chalicea
As Autumn descends on us, Chalicea provides some indoor amusement. Extra letters in the wordplay of 27 clues should enable 13ac to be found. And 13ac should enable four statements to be completed … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,858 by JASON
Jason is today's compiler.
S&B York 2024 – Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October 2024 – IMPORTANT UPDATE
S&B York 2024 – Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October 2024 – IMPORTANT UPDATE Hi again, everyone. Four weeks to go! We’re now at the stage where I need to liaise with the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,503 by Pasquale
A nice mix of clues – I especially liked 4ac, 3dn, 6dn, and 10dn. Thanks to Pasquale
Financial Times 17,857 by IO
Fantastic fun.