Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th October 2026
Guardian Cryptic Survey Results
Some of you recently took part in the survey, originally posted here The results are now available here Thanks to all who took part.
Announcements
Looking for volunteers for Guardian Cryptic survey
Guardian Cryptic solvers – this may interest you.
RIP – Orense **UPDATED**
RIP – Orense (Jeremy Mutch)
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
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