A head-scratcher from Io this morning.
Coming today … MyCrossword Featured Puzzle
I’ve been liaising with those nice people at https://mycrossword.co.uk
Independent 12228 / Crosophile
Regular Independent setters are not in their usual place this week, so we have a Crosophile puzzle this Wednesday.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,880 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29880.
Inquisitor 1937: Made in Britain by Encota
Today’s blog explains a puzzle by Encota, who is a setter who has appeared in the Inquisitor five times previously, dating back to September 2017. All the puzzles have had completely different themes, so it will be interesting to see what we have this week.
Independent 12,227 by Phi
Phi ventures out of his usual Friday schedule to set today’s challenge.
Guardian 29,879 / Chandler
A fairly rare appearance by Chandler in the Cryptic slot
Financial Times 18,240 by GAFF
This remarkable workout from Gaff bears the epigraph “A birthday puzzle” . . .
Spectator 2731 Knots by Pabulum
I understand that Pabulum no longer contributes regularly but this is a welcome return …
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,878 by Vulcan
Apologies for the delayed blog, I’m currently travelling and couldn’t fit this in earlier. Many thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle.
Independent 12,226/Hoskins
Harry has compiled the Monday crossword for Indy readers in trademark fashion.
Financial Times 18,239 by GOZO
GOZO kicks off the week…
Financial Times 18,238 by Guy
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 13, 2025
Guardian Quiptic 1,360 by Carpathian
The weekly online only cryptic crossword from the Guardian, found here
Azed No. 2,773 Plain – Competition Puzzle
I feel privileged to have received an Azed puzzle for my turn at this blog.