YORK SLOGGERS & BETTERS 2026
Important update
Independent 12,475 by Umpire
We have an Umpire puzzle to blog today.
Enigmatic Variations 1765 The Seventh Note by Chalicea
So three clues lack a definition but are local names for two unclued entries. Alternate clues have an extra letter in the wordplay which give an instruction. As preambles go pretty straight forward.
Financial Times 18,494 by GOLIATH
Goliath is this morning’s setter.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,126 by Harpo
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30126.
Independent 12,474 / Eccles
As is customary, Eccles is occupying the compiling slot this Wednesday.
Financial Times 18,493 by IO
Thanks to IO for a fantastic challenge.
Guardian 30,125 / Imogen
A mid-week treat from Imogen …
Inquisitor 1978: Order, Order! by Arcadia
Arcadia provides this week’s IQ
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,124 by Chandler
A quick solve overall, with several clues taking much longer to parse. My favourites were 20ac, 21ac, and 6dn. Thanks to Chandler
Independent 12473 / Bard
We have a puzzle from Bard today.
Financial Times 18,492 by PETO
A most enjoyable puzzle from Peto today.
Spectator 2769: Order by Madrigal
This week’s setter of The Spectator crossword is Madrigal, who gives us a puzzle entitled Order
Financial Times 18,490 by Neo
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 26, 2026
Guardian 30,123: Brummie
Thanks to Brummie for today’s puzzle. Perhaps a touch above the usual Monday difficulty level, but nicely clued as ever.