My first experience of blogging a Yank puzzle.
Financial Times 18,073 by NEO
A head-scratcher from NEO this morning.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1696: Airy by Chalicea
Hi everybody. A bright and breezy one from Chalicea, who is always a breath of fresh air!
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,712 by Imogen
Found this quite tough at times, with some clever cluing. My favourites were 11ac, 3dn, 6dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Imogen
Financial Times 18,072 by MONK
Thanks to Monk for an entertaining challenge.
Independent 12060 / Eccles
Eccles continues to entertain us with Independent puzzles on Wednesdays.
Azed postal address
Comment from Bridgesong on his latest Azed blog:
Inquisitor 1909: Find the Title by Phi
Phi is a prolific setter of Independent and Inquisitor puzzles. He also sets for the Guardian using the pseudonym Pangakupu.
Independent 12,059 by Atrica
Atrica provides our mental warm-up this morning.
Guardian 29,711 – Philistine
I can’t remember if Philistine has ever set a Quiptic, but many of the clues here might have been suited to on. Not a criticism: this was an enjoyable puzzle, if over rather quickly. Thanks to Philistine.
Financial Times 18,071 by PETO
Today’s grid was perhaps on the easier end of the scale for a Peto puzzle, with a few more challenging clues sprinkled in to keep things interesting.
Financial Times 18,070 by MOO
MOO kicks off the week…
Independent 12,058 by Italicus
This was a slow but steady solve for me…
Cryptic crossword No 29,710 by Vulcan
A Monday puzzle from Vulcan.
Financial Times 18,069 by Guy
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 31, 2025