Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database tells us that this will be Karla’s sixth Listener crossword. He challenges and entertains us too in the Magpie, EV and IQ series.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,965 by Omnibus
As seen before from Omnibus, a mix of cluing styles…
Financial Times 18,329 by SOLOMON
A fun, beautiful puzzle from SOLOMON with several outstanding surfaces.
Independent 12314 / Phi
We have an interesting puzzle from Phi today.
Independent 12,313 by Bluejacket
This is my second Bluejacket blog: he’s been an Independent setter for about a year.
Guardian 29,964: Pangakupu
Thanks to Pangakupu for a fairly breezy Thursday puzzle.
Financial Times 18,328 by JASON
Jason is this morning’s setter.
Enigmatic Variations No.1738 – Cross Words by Robyn
“In each of 12 clues an extra word must be removed; these words define the theme. A further 12 clues each have a letter missing; these letters suggest how to derive the exact wording of the theme – which must be written below the grid – from CROSS WORDS. Answers to the remaining 12 clues “clash” in 6 cells; entering the correct letter in each affected cell will display a symmetrical representation of the theme (24 cells in total), which must be highlighted. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
Independent 12,312 by Eccles
Eccles appears in his regular Wednesday slot today.
Financial Times 18,327 by GOLIATH
Great fun from Goliath.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,963 by Qaos
Qaos has set this morning’s Guardian puzzle.
Independent 12,311 / Atrica
Tuesday is theme day and I haven’t solved an Atrica for a while, so I was not sure what to expect today. As it was, an enjoyable and stimulating themed puzzle lay in store.
Inquisitor 1951: Cool Dude by Nimrod
Cool Dude by Nimrod
Listener Crossword Annual Awards 2025
Apologies for the late arrival of this post, but here are the Annual Listener Crossword Awards as announced at the dinner in Eastbourne on 14th March:
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,962 by Anto
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29962.