One of the joys of solving Inquisitors is learning about the stories behind some of the quirky themes that setters use. Cranberry’s puzzle is an excellent example of scientific theory giving rise to an interesting practice.
Cryptic crossword No 29,747 by Paul
Paul is the setter this morning.
Financial Times 18,107 by GOZO
A relatively gentle puzzle from Gozo, with much of the grid locked in by the two fifteen-letter solutions.
Independent 12,094 by Stamp
A pleasant start to the puzzling week from Stamp.
Financial Times 18,106 by SLORMGORM
SLORMGORM kicks off the week…
Cryptic crossword No 29,746 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29746.
Financial Times 18,105 by Rosa Klebb
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 13, 2025
Independent on Sunday 1,846 by Filbert
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.