The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hi everyone. Filbert has made me think a bit, and it’s too hot! But I can’t complain for a second when the surfaces – and wordplay – are this good and there are some lovely humorous moments.
Quiptic 1,338 by Harpo
Thank you to Harpo. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Everyman 4,107
The puzzle may be found in interactive form at https://observer.co.uk/puzzles/everyman/article/everyman-no-4107, and as a pdf at https://cdn.observer.co.uk/media/documents/obs.everyman.20250706.pdf.
Azed No. 2,768 plain – competition puzzle
This is the first Azed competition puzzle for which entries may be submitted electronically from within the UK.
Independent 12,093 by Amoeba
July is with us. Half decent temperatures – some cerebral accompaniment from Amoeba.
Quick Cryptic 67 by Chandler
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize 29,739 / Brendan
It seems that by accident, I have published early – profuse apologies!
A very interesting and absorbing challenge from Brendan, well worthy of the Prize slot.
Listener No 4873 Needs Must by JFD
Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database tells me that this is JFD’s fifth Listener crossword.
Financial Times 18,104 by GAFF
Apologies for the lateness of the blog. A well-constructed themed crossword from Gaff.
Independent 12,092 by Phi
Phiday entertainment as usual.
Cryptic crossword No 29,744 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29744.
Independent 12,091 by Quince
Quince provides us with our Thursday challenge this week…..
Enigmatic Variations 1701 Odd Couples by Luxor
Relatively simple instructions this week. Six definitions in across clues moved to down clues and vice versa. These make pairs of entries to be highlighted in different colours. About half a dozen clues … Read more >>
Financial Times 18,103 by MUDD
Mudd is today's compiler.