Raider makes a rare appearance in the Indy today – his last puzzle was in April last year!
Enigmatic Variations 1681 Not Mentioned by Kcit
3 unclued entries name the only episode in which a character and an object are not mentioned. The character and object need to be determined and removed from the final grid. 15 clues … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,980 by MUDD
Mudd is today's compiler in the FT.
Jorum in Urban Dictionary
Some readers will be familiar with the esoteric meaning of Jorum.
Guardian Cryptic 29,622 by Brummie
A very enjoyable solve – I particularly liked 11ac, 5dn, 15dn, 23/21, and 24dn. Thanks to Brummie
Financial Times 17,979 by NEO
Pleased to see NEO back in the Wednesday slot this week
Independent 11,970 / Eccles
Eccles is occupying the mid-week slot this week, a place where we are used to finding his work. I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle, which I found to be easy-to-medium in terms of difficulty … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1894: In the Groove by Kruger
It’s Joyce here with her first Inquisitor blog.
Guardian 29,621 – Vlad
A tricky puzzle, as one would expect from this setter, but one where much of the parsing turns out to be “obvious” when you see it, which is of course a sign of … Read more >>
Independent 11969 / Methuselah
Methuselah sets the Independent challenge today.
Financial Times 17,978 by GOZO
This delightful puzzle from Gozo bears the legend “Drinks cabinet” . . .
Independent 11,968 by Italicus
New week and Italicus provides the morning brain exercise
Guardian Cryptic 29,620 by Philistine
A chewier than usual Monday puzzle.
Financial Times 17,977 by PETO
PETO kicks off the week…
Financial Times 17,976 by Rosa Klebb
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 15, 2025