Topical fun from Julius. Find it to solve online or download and print at ft.com/crossword
Guardian Quiptic 1,384 by Pangakupu
The weekly cryptic puzzle for “beginners and those in a hurry” from the Guardian – found here
Financial Times Jumbo Crossword No 18,336 by GUY
This fine puzzle from Guy from back in April should not pass by without a write-up. It is well worth your time.
Gemelo No. 35 – Bonus Shares
Really an ingenious special puzzle this week from Gemelo.
Everyman 4,153/24 May
I got back into cryptics twenty years ago by trying the Everyman every Sunday, but didn’t always complete it for quite a time. I do remember the first time I did finish one, and got so excited that I posted it off to try to win the dictionary I already had. Failed on that account, but I’ll always be thankful to the setters of this puzzle, because here I am now blogging it once a month. And still enjoying the solving process.
Genius May 2026 bonus crossword / Enigmatist
Enigmatist presents us with a fitting challenge to complete the celebrations for The Guardian’s 30000th cryptic crossword.
Independent on Sunday 1892 Filbert
Thank you to Filbert. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Guardian Genius 275
A tricky but satisfying solve from Odo, who set last November’s Genius
Guardian Quick Cryptic 113 by Brassica
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12,369 by Italicus
We have not seen Italicus on a Saturday for a very long time.
Financial Times Jumbo 18,380 by ROSA KLEBB
An excellent puzzle. These specials often have a theme or some other gimmick . . .
Guardian Prize crossword No 30,014 by Paul
A mini-theme involving canines, and lots of double definitions in this week’s Prize Puzzle from Paul.
Financial Times 18,386 by SOLOMON
A fun challenge from SOLOMON this Friday!
Listener 4919: Puzzle Smash by Smidgers
“These areas act as the nine boxes of a Sudoku…” We were warned…
Independent 12,368 / Phi
Phi has brought another set of mid-week puzzles to an end today.