FLIMSY kicks off the week…
Day: 31 August 2026
Independent 12,448 by Italicus
The original puzzle may be found here.
Guardian 30,099: Anto
A puzzle that might have fitted well in the Quiptic slot, though with a couple of quirky “subtractive” clues. (However, I see that some commenters one the Guardian site found it challenging.. ah well.) Thanks to Anto.
Guardian cryptic Bank Holiday special by Maskarade
The now traditional Guardian Bank Holiday jumbo puzzle by Maskarade. For some reason, the Guardian chose to print the solution (upside down) immediately below the puzzle in the printed paper. Those solving via the website had to click on a separate link to access the solution. Those who subscribe to the Guardian app did not get offered this puzzle at all! Because there is no prize, and because the solution is immediately available, we have decided to publish this blog early on Monday.
Financial Times 18,466 by Mudd
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 29, 2026