A trademark challenge from GAFF.
Month: November 2025
Independent 12,205 / Madcap
I was curious to find out what would lie in store for me this morning, as I tackled a puzzle by a compiler whose work I very much enjoy solving but have rarely had an opportunity to blog.
Financial Times 18,218 by JASON
Jason is today's setter.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,857 by Pangakupu
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29857.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1720: Failure by Chalicea
Hello all. Well, I know a bit about failure … The preamble: The wordplay in each clue leads to an extra letter in addition to those needed for the answer. Read in … Read more >>
Guardian 29,856 / Qaos
It’s only a couple of weeks since Qaos’ welcome return …
Financial Times 18,217 by GOLIATH
Good fun from Goliath
Independent 12204 / Magus
We have a Wednesday without an Eccles crossword in the Independent. Instead, we have a Magus puzzle to solve.. There is a theme to this crossword as the grid displays the names of … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1933: Runtime by Serpent
Serpent has been setting Inquisitors since 2015 at the rate of about two a year. Currently, he is the editor of The Times crosswords.
Independent 12,203 by Atrica
Our daily brain exercise is provided by Atrica today.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,855 by Fed
Many thanks to Fed for the puzzle – my favourites were 11ac, 4/22, 18dn, and especially 15ac.
Financial Times 18,216 by GOZO
Today’s installment from Gozo has the usual assortment of relatively straightforward clues with a number of rather more difficult ones in the mix . . .
Spectator 2727: On track by Doc
Doc (who I believe is also the excellent Maskarade in The Guardian) is this week’s setter. There are 11 unclued lights and the rubric tells us they are “of a kind”. When 16 … Read more >>
Financial Times 18,215 by PETO
PETO kicks off the week…
Guardian 29,854 – Vulcan
A puzzle for those who like double definitions – there are no fewer than six here. Otherwise a straightforward Monday challenge: thanks to Vulcan.