New cryptic clue site
I’ve been sent this YouTube video – it’s only six minutes.
Call for puzzles for York Sloggers & Betters
The York Sloggers & Betters gathering is an opportunity for new or less prolific setters to display their talents and gain feedback from other solvers.
YORK SLOGGERS & BETTERS 2026
Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th October 2026
Guardian Cryptic 30090 Brendan
Thank you to Brendan. Definitions are underlined in the clues. And sorry for the lateness.
Independent 12439 / Mev
This Thursday’s Independent cryptic is set by Mev.
Financial Times 18,457 by GURNEY
Gurney is todays compiler in the FT.
Independent 12,438 by Nepeta
I believe this is Nepeta’s second Indy puzzle, after a well-regarded debut in April this year. The original puzzle is at https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/?puzzleDate=20260819.
Financial Times 18,456 by IO
Classic IO.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,089 by Brockwell
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30089.
Financial Times 18455 Jason
Thank you to Jason. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Inquisitor 1972: Playgroup by Nudd
Nudd comes and goes, giving us a puzzle roughly every couple of years.
Guardian 30,088 / Maskarade
An enjoyable and fairly gentle offering from Masakarade
Independent 12,437 by Mog
It’s Tuesday and we have a Mog to solve and blog.
Spectator 2,763: Set in London
Apologies for the late blog. A literary set appears in this puzzle.
Financial Times 18,454 by PETO
PETO kicks off the week…
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,087 by Dice
Many thanks to Dice – I especially liked 10ac, 8dn, 16dn, and 21dn.