“Wordplay in each clue which does not involve theme-words or their variations generates an extra letter read in clue order, these provide a description of a text and its often repeated word. The completion of the unclued BLANKS must be deduced. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
Independent 12,072 by Eccles
We are very happy to have another Eccles to blog.
Financial Times 18,084 by IO
A glance at the grid might hint at what we are in for.
Cryptic crossword No 29,724 by Paul
Paul is the setter is this morning.
Independent 12,071 / Maize
Maize has produced something of a cruciverbal tour de force for this latest Indy theme day.
Cryptic crossword No 29,723 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29723.
Financial Times 18,083 by BOBCAT
This seemed somewhat more challenging than the usual Bobcat fare, with at least a couple of clues that I would describe as unconventional (but still fair) . . .
Financial Times 18,082 by SLORMGORM
SLORMGORM kicks off the week…
Independent 12,070 by Mog
I found this quite hard-going in places but the clues were very well-constructed.
Financial Times 18,081 by Julius
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 14, 2025
Quiptic 1,334 by Anto
The current Sunday cryptic offer from the Guardian stable, and meant to be an accessible route into cryptic puzzling. It’s found here
Independent on Sunday 1,842 by Filbert
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hi all. When the first two acrosses went in readily, I thought I was in for a nice gentle ride. I had to think again. And again, and again …! It certainly took me longer than a typical Filbert, let alone a Filbert on Sunday.
Azed 2764
A reasonably quick solve for me on this one, though I raised an eyebrow at the (unnecessary) use of an outdated derogatory term at 4d. Still, thanks to Azed.