This seemed somewhat more challenging than the usual Bobcat fare, with at least a couple of clues that I would describe as unconventional (but still fair) . . .
Financial Times 18,082 by SLORMGORM
SLORMGORM kicks off the week…
Independent 12,070 by Mog
I found this quite hard-going in places but the clues were very well-constructed.
Financial Times 18,081 by Julius
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 14, 2025
Quiptic 1,334 by Anto
The current Sunday cryptic offer from the Guardian stable, and meant to be an accessible route into cryptic puzzling. It’s found here
Independent on Sunday 1,842 by Filbert
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hi all. When the first two acrosses went in readily, I thought I was in for a nice gentle ride. I had to think again. And again, and again …! It certainly took me longer than a typical Filbert, let alone a Filbert on Sunday.
Azed 2764
A reasonably quick solve for me on this one, though I raised an eyebrow at the (unnecessary) use of an outdated derogatory term at 4d. Still, thanks to Azed.
Everyman 4,103
The PDF of the puzzle may be found at https://cdn.observer.co.uk/media/documents/obs.everyman.20250608.pdf as long as it is available.
Independent 12,069 by Amoeba
Amoeba has settled into the Saturday slot and has, shall we say, become known to this solver.
Quick Cryptic 63 by Ludwig
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize 29,715 / Matilda
I was about to begin with ‘A rare but welcome appearance by Matilda in the Prize slot and, when I looked back to see when her last puzzle was, I found that Bridgesong had used those very words (in March).
Independent 12,068 by Phi
Phiday the 13th, but no nightmares here.
Guardian 29,720 / Pasquale
It’s Pasquale rounding off the weekday crosswords.