“Each clue is actually two clues run together. Either entry may be clued first; punctuation may mislead. Some answers are too short for their slots, and several others require two letters to occupy one cell; all enumerations count cells available. Cells in the latter group must each be divided by a diagonal line in a consistent way, entering one letter in each half such that entries read normally. Using the contents of these cells as a guide, solvers must insert an arrow in each vacant cell so that new words or phrases appropriate to the positions of the ONLOOKERS in the grid are symbolised. The Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended, but does not give the entry at 11 (in Collins and others).”
Financial Times 18,475 by IO
A tricky tribute puzzle.
Independent 12,456 by Nimrod
Oh no! It’s Nimrod on a Wednesday!
Guardian 30,107: Brummie
It’s me again, with my scheduled blog this time. Thanks to Brummie for a typically entertaining puzzle. No theme that I can see, but you never know.
Guardian 30,106: Budmo
The scheduled blogger is unavailable, so here’s a quick rundown. I solved the puzzle first thing this morning: from what I remember it didn’t hold me up for long. Thanks to Budmo.
Independent 12,455 / Coot
Coot has provided our Tuesday teaser today, on what is usually theme day.
Inquisitor 1975: Country Profile by Phi
Inquisitor 1975: Country Profile by Phi Apologies for the lateness of the blog. Our power went out about two minutes after cooking dinner and didn’t come back on until ten minutes after … Read more >>
Financial Times 18,474 by PHSSTHPOK
Rather a tough workout from Phssthpok today . . .
Spectator 2766: Letters latent by Pabulum
A fun solve by the ever-pleasing Pabulum …
Independent 12,454 by Spartacus
My apologies for the extreme lateness of this blog
Financial Times 18,473 by GAFF
GAFF kicks off the week with an anniversary puzzle…
MyCrossword Featured crossword No 19 by Fez
Fez’s second appearance as the featured puzzle in MyCrossword.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,105 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30105.
Bank Holiday FT Crossword 18,465 (Jumbo) by Julius
We now have a rota for these bank holiday specials and as I’m willing to blog the FT, I get to play too
Financial Times 18,472 by Guy
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 5, 2026