Paul’s back, just a week after his last appearance.
Financial Times 18,409 by GURNEY
Gurney is this morning’s setter.
Independent 12391 / Umpire
Umpire is an infrequent setter of Independent puzzles. There were four in 2025 and three in 2024. Until today, there has only been one previous puzzle from Umpire in 2026. Umpire has included … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1751: In The Dock by Karla
I think I’d rather be put IN THE DOCK by Karla than Kafka…but after a quick-ish start this turned out to be a bit of a ‘Trial‘…
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,041 by Brummie
A fun solve – my favourites were 10ac, 11ac, and 12ac. Many thanks to Brummie.
Independent 12,390 by Kairos
Good to see Kairos again; it’s a while since he lined up with my blog schedule.
Financial Times 18,408 by MONK
A great way to start the day.
Financial Times 18407 GAFF
Thank you to Gaff. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Inquisitor 1964: Rescheduled Appearance by Phi
This week’s Inquisitor is set by Phi, the most prolific setter of Inquisitor puzzles. Phi also sets daily puzzles for the Independent and the Guardian (as Pangakupu).
Guardian 30,040: Chandler
Chandler is more commonly seen as a setter of Quiptics and Quick Cryptics, but has upped the difficulty level a little in this puzzle. There are some easier clues too, with a couple of nice anagrams, and elegant surfaces. Thanks to Chandler.
Independent 12,389 by Hoskins
I’m a stranger in these parts: I normally give here a link to the crossword, but to find where the Independent hides theirs would take me more time than I can .reasonably afford
Spectator 2,755 – Über cero
One for the linguists (and maybe the mathematicians?)
Independent 12,388/Hubble
A pleasing and reasonably accessible puzzle from Hubble to get the crosswording week in the Independent underway.
Financial Times 18,406 by MOO
MOO kicks off the week…
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,039 by Vulcan
A slightly tougher than normal Monday puzzle from Vulcan?