Announcements
New cryptic clue site
I’ve been sent this YouTube video – it’s only six minutes.
Call for puzzles for York Sloggers & Betters
The York Sloggers & Betters gathering is an opportunity for new or less prolific setters to display their talents and gain feedback from other solvers.
Extra Guardian Jumbo today (25th July)
There is a Jumbo cryptic by Paul in today’s Guardian Puzzle special magazine. I can’t see a solution in either the puzzles magazine itself, or in the paper, so a blog will be … Read more >>
Countdown Update
Original post: may contain spoilers: https://fifteensquared.net/2026/07/01/yours-truly-on-countdown/
Yours Truly on Countdown
Wednesday July 8th at 2.10pm on Channel 4, I will be occupying the challenger’s chair on Countdown.
RIP – Hectence/Zamorca – *UPDATED*
RIP – Hectence/Zamorca
If you wish to watch the webcast mentioned below, then you will need the Login PIN: 426-0051
YORK SLOGGERS & BETTERS 2026
Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th October 2026
New link added to the “links” page
One of our Australian readers has provided an anagram solver with a difference. It’s called The Anagrind and there is a link on the links page, which can be selected from the main … Read more >>
Blog for Financial Times Jumbo 18380 / Rosa Klebb
The blog will be posted on Saturday 30th May, the same day as the solution is likely to published in the Financial Times.
Special Genius
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2026/may/08/may-2026-bonus-genius-crossword
Everyman 4,148
From the editorial team:
Apologies to anyone solving this weekend’s competition crossword
New Security Measure
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