A fun solve with clever surfaces and tricky parsings. My favourites were 16ac, 19ac, 6dn, and 15dn. Thanks to Tramp for the puzzle
Possible disruption over the next few days
Hopefully all back to normal
Guardian 29,808 – Harpo
I made a slow start on this, and a not much faster finish. Thanks to Harpo for the challenge.
Financial Times 18,169 by GUY
An enjoyable challenge from Guy.
Independent 12156 / Eccles
Eccles appears in his customary slot with another splendid puzzle. You know what you are going to get with Eccles – good clues, a mix of well-known and slightly obscure entries, generally without themes or messages in the grid.
Inquisitor 1925: Long Division by Check
Check is an Inquisitor setter who debuted in February 22 with puzzles appearing just under yearly since then. The four earlier puzzles have had themes focused on sport, science, literature and film. Clearly Check likes to explore different themes. I wonder what we have today?
Independent 12,155 by Crosophile
Crosophile is here to entertain us in the Tuesday slot this week.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,807 by Philistine
Thanks to Philistine for today’s challenge.
Financial Times 18,168 by PETO
Maybe I am just tired today, but I found this a bit of a struggle. Upon review of the completed grid, I am not sure what the hold-up was.
Financial Times 18,167 by BOBCAT
BOBCAT kicks off the week…
Independent 12,154/Stamp
Always a pleasure when Stamp turns up as the setter for the Monday Independent slot and I am on duty. A thoughfully constructed, occasionally challenging daily cryptic with a wide range of subject matter and some clever misdirection. What’s not to like?
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,806 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29806.
Financial Times 18,166 by Julius
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 21, 2025
ALL SQUARED crossword book
To all Fifteen Squared solvers and bloggers
Independent on Sunday No. 1,856 by Filbert
Filbert occupies his customary slot on Sunday.