A tricky but very enjoyable puzzle from IO this morning.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,951 by Pasquale
A nice puzzle – I particularly liked 10ac, 13ac, 7dn, and 8dn. Thanks to Pasquale
Independent 12300 / Eccles
An Eccles puzzle on a Wednesday, so no surprise for Independent solvers this week
Inquisitor 1949: My Hat! by Kolya
This week’s Inquisitor puzzle, My Hat, is by Kolya, a debut setter. My fellow Inquisitor blogger, Holy Ghost, tells me this is the 1000th crossword since the series was renamed Inquisitor in 2007.
Independent 12,299 by Coot
A Tuesday challenge from Coot.
Guardian 29,950 – Brendan
Another brilliant puzzle from Brendan, where (no spoiler alert needed, I think) almost every clue contains a reference to doubling of some kind…
Financial Times 18,314 by MOO
The usual jaunty fun from Moo
Spectator 2740: Not so objective by Doc
The preamble states that we need a copy of Chambers 13th edition to hand – something I currently lack – maybe a Christmas present opportunity, if any family members are reading…
Financial Times 18,313 by BOBCAT
BOBCAT kicks off the week…
MyCrossword Featured crossword No 6 by Baldur
Fresh from icy Breidablik, a grid by Baldur to start the week.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,949 by Brummie
Brummie kicks off the week in the Guardian.
Financial Times 18,312 by Julius
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 7, 2026
Financial Times Sunday 135 – World by Peto
Fun geographically themed puzzle from Peto. Find it to solve online or download and print at ft.com/crossword
Guardian Quiptic 1,372 by Harpo
This week’s Sunday Cryptic from the Guardian – found here