A fun solve by the ever-pleasing Pabulum …
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Spectator 2762: Keys of the KIngdom by Chalicea
Welcome (I think) to Chalicea (aka Shirley Curran) as part of the Spectator setter team. She’s set intriguingly for the Guardian, Telegraph, Listener and Enigmatic Variations. A gentle solve – though, despite my … Read more >>
Spectator 2758: Thousa by Doc
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 >>
Spectator 2754: Circles by Fieldfare
A circular grid this week, as befits the theme.
Guardian Genius 275
A tricky but satisfying solve from Odo, who set last November’s Genius
Spectator 2750
An exercise in sophisticated mathematics from “the team” this week.
Spectator 2746: Chain letters by Doc
Another pleasant solve from Doc …
Guardian cryptic Easter Special by Maskarade
This crossword can be found at https://uploads.guim.co.uk/2026/04/03/Guardian_cryptic_crossword_Easter_special_2026.pdf
Spectator 2741: Unsurpassable by Madrigal
This week’s puzzle called itself Unsurpassable.
Spectator 2738 First-rate third rate by Pabulum
Another stylish puzzle by Pabulum
Spectator 2734: Back-up by Doc
This crossword can be found at https://spectator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/crossword-10012026.pdf
Spectator 2731 Knots by Pabulum
I understand that Pabulum no longer contributes regularly but this is a welcome return …
Guardian Genius 269 set by Glyph
Once again I get to blog a Genius by a new setter – so welcome, Glyph!
Spectator 2727: On track by Doc
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 >>
Spectator 2723: Not Like Us by Fire
A new chapter …