Never knowingly undersolved
prospero THOUSA clearly leads us to think three-quarters of a thousand (or 750), and the rubric tells us: The initial letter of all 24 Across solutions (whether clued or unclued), when read in clue … Read more >>
A circular grid this week, as befits the theme.
A tricky but satisfying solve from Odo, who set last November’s Genius
An exercise in sophisticated mathematics from “the team” this week.
Another pleasant solve from Doc …
This crossword can be found at https://uploads.guim.co.uk/2026/04/03/Guardian_cryptic_crossword_Easter_special_2026.pdf
This week’s puzzle called itself Unsurpassable.
Another stylish puzzle by Pabulum
This crossword can be found at https://spectator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/crossword-10012026.pdf
I understand that Pabulum no longer contributes regularly but this is a welcome return …
Once again I get to blog a Genius by a new setter – so welcome, Glyph!
Doc (who I believe is also the excellent Maskarade in The Guardian) is this week’s setter. There are 11 unclued lights and the rubric tells us they are “of a kind”. When 16 … Read more >>
A new chapter …
This crossword can be found at https://uploads.guim.co.uk/2025/04/24/Genius_crossword_No_263.pdf
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I believe this is the first Genius to be set by Twin. Indeed, it may be his/her first Guardian puzzle. But I’m informed by the excellent Crossword Forum that Twin won the Ascot Gold Cup in 2020 and 2022 for Listener puzzles (voted so by correct solvers) and has set crosswords as Prime for the Telegraph Toughie and as Agenor in the TLS. And the day after I compose this post, November 7th, Twin sets the Independent Cryptic.