A themed delight from Guy that I was asked to blog this evening.
Financial Times 18,145 by Monk
A lovely midweek puzzle from Monk – tricky in places but very satisfying to unravel…
Cryptic crossword No 29,784 by Paul
Paul gets the grey cells working this morning.
Independent 12132 / Eccles
It’s Wednesday, so I have my 4-weekly blog of an Eccles puzzle to prepare.
Inquisitor 1921: Friends of Mine by Kruger
Kruger, one of the most prolific Inquisitor setters, has challenged us this week.
Independent 12,131 / Mev
I’m covering for Quirister today, returning the favour she did me earlier in the month.
Cryptic crossword No 29,783 by Vlad
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29783.
Financial Times 18,144 by MOO
Just as I thought I was going to breeze right on through today’s puzzle from Moo, I encountered several clues that had me dusting off my thinking cap. Quite a few clever surfaces this time.
Financial Times 18,143 by BOBCAT
BOBCAT kicks off this bank holiday Monday…
Guardian 29,782 / Vulcan
Vulcan provides the Bank Holiday entertainment.
Independent 12,130 by Lark
Lark kicks off the puzzling week in the Indie.
Financial Times 18,142 by Mudd
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 24, 2025
Independent on Sunday 1852 by Hippogryph
Thank you to Hippogryph. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Quiptic 1,344 by Anto
The Guardian’s current Sunday cryptic crossword found here
Everyman 4,113/17 August
Another sound puzzle in the typical Everyman style to go with the Sunday morning coffee, in the UK at least. Our US and Antipodean friends may have different habits.