STEERPIKE serves up a gentle treat this Friday.
Month: July 2026
Independent 12,422 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,073 by Brockwell
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30073.
Independent 12,421 / Mog
Mog’s latest offering has been provided for our entertainment this Thursday in late July.
Guardian 30,072 / Enigmatist
It’s Enigmatist!
Financial Times 18,439 by GAFF
A themed puzzle from Gaff.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,071 by Brendan
Thanks Brendan for a tricky and very enjoyable solve.
Financial Times 18,438 by IO
A classic Io puzzle.
Independent 12420 / Eccles
Eccles continues his fortnightly appearance today.
Inquisitor 1969: Cookies by Kirsanov
We have an Inquisitor from Kirsanov to test us this wek.
Independent 12,419 by Punk
Punk makes one of his infrequent appearances in the Indy (although he’s more often seen elsewhere as Paul or Mudd). Here’s a link to the original puzzle.
Guardian 30,070: Pangakupu
Thanks to Pangakupu for another expertly-crafted puzzle.
Financial Times 18,437 by JASON
A nice variety of clues from Jason today
Spectator 2760: Metalwork by Madrigal
Another circular Spectator puzzle – fairly rare I believe, so interesting to see two come along in quite close succession, after Fieldfare’s 2754 with Dante’s circles of Hell…looks like Madrigal is asking us to do some METALWORK this time…