Lark kicks off the puzzling week in the Indie.
Financial Times 18,142 by Mudd
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 24, 2025
Independent on Sunday 1852 by Hippogryph
Thank you to Hippogryph. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Quiptic 1,344 by Anto
The Guardian’s current Sunday cryptic crossword found here
Everyman 4,113/17 August
Another sound puzzle in the typical Everyman style to go with the Sunday morning coffee, in the UK at least. Our US and Antipodean friends may have different habits.
Gemelo No. 5 – Special mentions
Each clue contains the name of a picture that has won the Oscar for Best Picture
Independent 12,129 by Methuselah
Quite a challenge from the agéd one today.
Quick Cryptic 73 by Ludwig
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize crossword No 29,775 by Paul
Paul returns to the Prize slot with some characteristically chewy clues.
Listener No 4879 Unlucky for Some by Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lance might be a new name for some Listener solvers.
Independent 12,128 / Phi
This week’s set of puzzles comes to a normal end with Phi’s latest offering.
Guardian 29,780 / Paul
It’s Paul rounding off the weekday puzzles.
Financial Times 18,140 by NEO
Fun challenge from NEO this Friday.
Guardian No 29,779 by Pangakupu
A fun solve – my favourites were 9ac, 27ac, 16dn, and 23dn…
Independent 12127 / Dalibor
Dalibor is a setter whose puzzles are seen frequently at Setters and Bloggers events. I believe he has been ill for some time and has been unable to attend the events in person. He also sets a few Independent puzzles.