Samsa has produced our mid-week puzzle today. I have not encountered this compiler’s work before, and he appears to have just one previous Indy crossword blogged on this site.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,101 by Fed
Thanks to Fed for the puzzle, with a nice mix of clever clues. I particularly liked 14ac, 25ac, 2dn, 3/16, and 13dn.
Financial Times 18,469 by MONK
A great way to start the day.
YORK SLOGGERS & BETTERS 2026
Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th October 2026
Inquisitor 1974 : The Riddle of the Two Guards by Nathan Panning
Time for another Inquisitor from Nathan Panning.
Spectator 2765: Some Beef by Fieldfare
While solving this puzzle, I learnt that it was a reprint of Spectator Crossword 2702
Independent 12449 / Stamp
Stamp challenges us today.
Financial Times 18,468 by BOBCAT
A rigorous workout today from Bobcat, with precise but sometimes complicated clues . . .
Financial Times 18,467 by FLIMSY
FLIMSY kicks off the week…
Independent 12,448 by Italicus
The original puzzle may be found here.
Guardian 30,099: Anto
A puzzle that might have fitted well in the Quiptic slot, though with a couple of quirky “subtractive” clues. (However, I see that some commenters one the Guardian site found it challenging.. ah well.) Thanks to Anto.
Guardian cryptic Bank Holiday special by Maskarade
The now traditional Guardian Bank Holiday jumbo puzzle by Maskarade. For some reason, the Guardian chose to print the solution (upside down) immediately below the puzzle in the printed paper. Those solving via the website had to click on a separate link to access the solution. Those who subscribe to the Guardian app did not get offered this puzzle at all! Because there is no prize, and because the solution is immediately available, we have decided to publish this blog early on Monday.
Financial Times 18,466 by Mudd
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 29, 2026
Financial Times Sunday 160 – News by Neo
The monthly News puzzle, with clues and solutions relating to the topics and events of August. Find it to solve online or download and print at ft.com/crossword