Fifteensquared – Page 117 – Never knowingly undersolved

Azed No. 2,768 plain – competition puzzle

Sun July 13, 2025 at 5:49 amSun July 13, 2025 at 12:01 am by bridgesong

This is the first Azed competition puzzle for which entries may be submitted electronically from within the UK.

Independent 12,093 by Amoeba

Sat July 12, 2025 at 8:00 am by twencelas

July is with us. Half decent temperatures – some cerebral accompaniment from Amoeba.

Quick Cryptic 67 by Chandler

Mon January 19, 2026 at 11:37 amSat July 12, 2025 at 7:00 am by Shanne

This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here

Guardian Prize 29,739 / Brendan

Fri July 11, 2025 at 9:37 pm by Eileen

It seems that by accident, I have published early – profuse apologies!

A very interesting and absorbing challenge from Brendan, well worthy of the Prize slot.

Listener No 4873 Needs Must by JFD

Fri July 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm by Chalicea

Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database tells me that this is JFD’s fifth Listener crossword.

Financial Times 18,104 by GAFF

Fri July 11, 2025 at 4:36 pmFri July 11, 2025 at 1:57 pm by Oriel

Apologies for the lateness of the blog. A well-constructed themed crossword from Gaff.

Independent 12,092 by Phi

Fri July 11, 2025 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Phiday entertainment as usual.

Cryptic crossword No 29,744 by Pasquale

Fri July 11, 2025 at 11:34 amFri July 11, 2025 at 3:24 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29744.

Guardian 29,743 / Matilda

Thu July 10, 2025 at 9:10 amThu July 10, 2025 at 8:27 am by Eileen

A real treat of a puzzle from Matilda.

Independent 12,091 by Quince

Thu July 10, 2025 at 8:17 am by Bertandjoyce

Quince provides us with our Thursday challenge this week…..

Enigmatic Variations 1701 Odd Couples by Luxor

Thu July 10, 2025 at 7:47 am by twencelas

Relatively simple instructions this week. Six definitions in across clues moved to down clues and vice versa. These make pairs of entries to be highlighted in different colours. About half a dozen clues … Read more >>

Financial Times 18,103 by MUDD

Thu July 10, 2025 at 6:08 am by loonapick

Mudd is today's compiler.

Independent 12,090 / Eccles

Wed July 9, 2025 at 2:53 pm by RatkojaRiku

Eccles is occupying the mid-week slot, which is quite normal for him.

Guardian No 29,742 by Fed

Wed July 9, 2025 at 10:39 amWed July 9, 2025 at 9:59 am by manehi

A tough solve with some complex clueing, and with one bit of parsing that I haven’t been able to figure out. Thanks to Fed for the challenge.

Financial Times 18,102 by GUY

Wed July 9, 2025 at 8:05 am by Oriel

A most enjoyable but tricky puzzle from Guy.