Major starts the week in the Independent.
Financial Times 18,324 by Guy
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 21, 2026
Independent on Sunday 1,882 by Filbert
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Guardian Quiptic 1,374 by Carpathian
A smooth and accessible puzzle as you’d expect from this highly experienced Quiptic setter
Gemelo No. 27 – Spooner or Letter
Arguably the best Gemelo yet, with devices that do not just display the setter’s ingenuity but also challenge the solver.
Everyman 4,143
The puzzle may be found (behind a paywall) in interactive form at https://observer.co.uk/puzzles/everyman/article/everyman-no-4143 ,or as a pdf at https://cdn.slowdownwiseup.co.uk/media/documents/obs.everyman.20260315.pdf.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 103 by Ludwig
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12,309 by Punk
Is Punk making an attempt to offer his services as setter for Private Eye’s puzzle in the future?
Guardian Prize 29,954 / Tramp
When I logged on last Saturday, before attempting the puzzle, Google informed me that March 14th was Pi Day, so I was feeling rather trepidatious as I opened my paper, knowing the fondness … Read more >>
Listener 4909 Fragments by Cranberry
Dave Hennings’ crossword data-base tells me that we have already met Cranberry ten times in EV and Inquisitor crosswords but it seems that this is his (her or their) first Listener crossword.
Independent 12,308 by Phi
Our ever-reliable Phiday setter is here again.
Guardian 29,959 / Ludwig
After a number of Quick Cryptics in between, Ludwig returns to the Cryptic slot.
Financial Times 18,323 by MUDD
A pleasant and breezy challenge from MUDD.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,958 by Enigmatist
This was tough – lots of tricky parsing, and I’m not fully confident in my reading of a few clues – have now made multiple edits thanks to Jack Of Few Trades, KVa, and Shirl in the comments. Favourites were 9ac, 3dn, and 8dn. Thanks to Enigmatist
Independent 12,307 by Dalibor
Dalibor makes a welcome appearance today.