Never knowingly undersolved
prospero 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 >>
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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