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
Financial Times Sunday 95 – World by Hamilton
The monthly geographically themed puzzle. Find it to solve online at ft.com/crossword
Quiptic 1,332 by Hectence
This week’s Sunday Cryptic offering from the Guardian …
Everyman 4,101/25 May
New owners at The Observer, but happily for Everyman fans, the same old crossword. All the trademark clues in a pleasing and tractable cryptic.
Azed No. 2,762 – plain
Rather more than the usual quota of four letter words made this week’s plain puzzle more challenging than some (although it was particularly easy in another way…)
Independent on Sunday 1840 Tees
Thank you Tees. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Guardian Genius 263
This crossword can be found at https://uploads.guim.co.uk/2025/04/24/Genius_crossword_No_263.pdf
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Independent No. 12,057 by Wiglaf
Good morning everyone.