This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Day: 24 October 2026
Independent 12,495/Dalibor
Dalibor is one of the setters introduced to the Indy stable (some time ago now) by the current editor. I have always enjoyed his crosswords, because they are an intellectual challenge and are always carefully crafted. So I was pleased to get the opportunity to blog this one, which most likely will be his last for this paper.
Puzzles distributed at York Sloggers and Betters 2026
Updated with the addition of the Methuselah ‘tribute to Independent setters’ puzzle made available in York earlier today
The York 2026 Sloggers & Betters gathering is being held today.
Thirteen puzzles have been distributed at the gathering, but for those crossword enthusiasts who aren’t in York, but would like to attempt one or more of the puzzles, PDF files of all of them can be displayed by clicking on the links below.
Guardian Prize 30140 / Maskarade
Maskarade set the challenge for the Guardian prize puzzle this week A bit of general knowledge is always useful when solving a Maskarade puzzle. I learnt something new with this puzzle when I … Read more >>