S&B York 2026 – Friday 23 & Saturday 24 October – IMPORTANT UPDATE
Guardian Quick Cryptic 132 by Dice
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12483 by Brunel
The 10th October comes around and the weather feels more traditional. A crossword from Brunel – a new setter for me. Anything hidden in the hull I wonder?
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 30,128 by Paul (3 October 2026)
A Paul Prize puzzle…how alliteratively alluring…
Listener No 4938 Light Entertainment by G & T
I’m delighted to write the blog for Light Entertainment, whose theme alone propels it into
the Gelasticity Club*
Financial Times 18,501 by SLEUTH
A tougher challenge than usual from SLEUTH this Friday.
Independent 12482 / Phi
As usual, we have a Phi crossword in the Independent on Friday.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,133 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30133.
Independent 12,481 by Coot
Coot usually appears in the Indy around once a month. The original puzzle is at https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/?puzzleDate=20261008.
Guardian 30,132 / Brockwell
A welcome return by Brockwell – a treat in store
Financial Times 18,500 by JASON
Jason is the setter in this morning’s FT.
Enigmatic Variations No.1766 – On Board by Luxor
“The wordplay in every clue generates an extra letter, not to be entered into the grid. In clue order these letters provide a name (initial and surname) and an instruction which solvers must take ON BOARD. Chambers (2016) is recommended.”
Independent 12480 / Hoskins
Sorry for the delay in publishing the blog this morning
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,131 by Paul
Thanks to Paul for the puzzle…
Financial Times 18,499 by GOLIATH
Goliath is back in the Wednesday slot.
Independent 12,479 / Mog
Mog has provided our Tuesday challenge this week on what is typically theme day for the Indy cryptic.