Budmo has produced a number of crosswords for the Guardian Quick Cryptic slot, but this looks like their first foray into Quiptics. An excellent debut it was too, in my view.
Day: 18 January 2026
Independent on Sunday 1,873/Filbert
Filbert is a really consistent setter. He’s pretty much a regular in the Independent on Sunday slot, and each week comes up with a deftly constructed and entertaining puzzle.
Everyman 4,134, 11 January 2026
An enjoyable challenge from Everyman, which can be found here.
Gemelo No. 20 – plain
I found this one on the tougher side.