This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12,369 by Italicus
We have not seen Italicus on a Saturday for a very long time.
Financial Times Jumbo 18,380 by ROSA KLEBB
An excellent puzzle. These specials often have a theme or some other gimmick . . .
Guardian Prize crossword No 30,014 by Paul
A mini-theme involving canines, and lots of double definitions in this week’s Prize Puzzle from Paul.
Financial Times 18,386 by SOLOMON
A fun challenge from SOLOMON this Friday!
Listener 4919: Puzzle Smash by Smidgers
“These areas act as the nine boxes of a Sudoku…” We were warned…
Independent 12,368 / Phi
Phi has brought another set of mid-week puzzles to an end today.
Guardian 30,019 / Fed
Fed rounds off the weekday puzzles.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,018 by Kite
A mix of tricks in the clueing made this difficult to parse in a number of places. My favourites were 21ac, 22dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Kite for the puzzle
Independent 12367 / Mev
Mev is a setter of Independent cryptics who is not seen very often.
Financial Times 18,385 by JASON
Jason is this morning’s inquisitor.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1747: Group Of Four by Ifor
After DNFs in the previous two EVs, I was hoping for something nice and gentle for my turn to blog…reader: be careful what you wish Ifor!
Independent 12,366 by Brunel
Brunel provides our midweek entertainment today.
Financial Times 18,384 by IO
Thank to IO for the pleasant challenge this morning!
Guardian 30,017: Matilda
A welcome return by Matilda after her last appearance in July 2025. This puzzle is characteristically on the easier side, but smoothly clued and enjoyable (despite a couple of nitpicks, noted below). Thanks to Matilda.