I think I’m gradually getting the hang of this setter: a few tricky moments but less of a struggle than I’ve found some of his work. Thanks to Gemelo.
Guardian Genius 273 / Turnstone
The Guardian Genius for March 2026 was set by Turnstone, a setter who is new to me.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 105 by Dice
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12,321 by Bluebird
Bluebird provides today’s challenge.
Test
Tickle
Guardian Prize Prize crossword No 29,966 by Imogen
This was a characteristically challenging puzzle from Imogen, which we thought was just about the right degree of difficulty for a Prize puzzle.
Independent 12,320 / Phi
Phi has produced his latest Friday puzzle, easing us nicely into the Easter weekend.
Listener 4911: Ish by Twin
It’s the Listener dinner weekend puzzle and traditionally it’s an easy ride – but here’s the maestro Twin who can make amazingly complex constructions. So will it be sink or swim for us?
Guardian 29,971: Yank
Thanks to Yank for a Good Friday puzzle.
Financial Times 18,335 by NEO
A fun challenge from NEO!
Guardian Cryptic 29970 Brummie
Thank you to Brummie. Again apologies for the late blog. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Independent 12319 / Ringoe
Ringoe’s first puzzle appeared in the Independent series in January with subsequent appearances in February, March and now April
Financial Times 18,334 by MUDD
Mudd is today’s compiler.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1739: ABC Order by Vagans
We crossword solvers like a bit of alphabetical ordering, so Vagans calling for a bit of ‘ABC Order’ should be right up most people’s street…
Financial Times 18,333 by MONK
Quite a tricky challenge from Monk this morning.