GAFF kicks off the week with an anniversary puzzle…
Guardian Cryptic 29,955 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29955.
Guardian Quiptic 1,373/Turnstone
Turnstone is a name I haven’t come across before, and it appears this is their first Quiptic, having compiled a Quick Cryptic in the Guardian earlier this month.
Independent on Sunday 1,881/Deri
A fine cryptic from Deri for the Sunday Independent slot. I enjoyed this one very much: a good variety of subject matter and tight clueing throughout.
Everyman 4,142
Another solid offering from Everyman.
Gemelo 26
Gemelo is now well into his series of Observer puzzles.
Listener Dinner Quiz – 2026
The quiz: A3 Listener 2026 Quiz 03 The answer sheet: A4 Quiz Answer Sheet 02
Quick Cryptic 102 by Chandler
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12303 by Knut
As spring arrives and smiles are less forced, Knut provides the entertainment.
Private Eye ( Cyclops / 825 ) Arrogant Blight
A mild Eye puzzle. Nothing terribly hard, but some lovely surface readings to the clues as usual.
Guardian Prize 29948 / Boatman
This week’s Guardian prize puzzle is set by Boatman, so we can be assured of some quirky clues.
Listener 4908 Dilemma by Oyler
Dilemma is a purely numerical puzzle, very neatly constructed
Listener 4908 Dilemma by Oyler, blog by Oyler
Were you swithering with the jeopardy of dilemma? Blog by Oyler
Independent 12,302 by Phi
It’s Phi-day 13th! A scary puzzle?
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,953 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29953.