Never knowingly undersolved
Bad Postman by NoBadWeather This puzzle clearly has some things missing, but it also has something extra; you might want to work in pairs to find a special Bonus Clue. Solution to the … Read more >>
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Dalibor is one of the setters introduced to the Indy stable (some time ago now) by the current editor. I have always enjoyed his crosswords, because they are an intellectual challenge and are always carefully crafted. So I was pleased to get the opportunity to blog this one, which most likely will be his last for this paper.
Updated with the addition of the Methuselah ‘tribute to Independent setters’ puzzle made available in York earlier today
The York 2026 Sloggers & Betters gathering is being held today.
Thirteen puzzles have been distributed at the gathering, but for those crossword enthusiasts who aren’t in York, but would like to attempt one or more of the puzzles, PDF files of all of them can be displayed by clicking on the links below.
Maskarade set the challenge for the Guardian prize puzzle this week A bit of general knowledge is always useful when solving a Maskarade puzzle. I learnt something new with this puzzle when I … Read more >>
We find Karla’s compilations in the Magpie and the EV and IQ series. This will be his seventh Listener and they have covered a wide range of subjects. Where is ‘Spy’ going to take us?
Apologies for a delayed and slightly rushed blog. An interesting mix of clues today, and my favourites were 22ac, 23ac, 28ac, and 8dn. Thanks to Yank for the puzzle
Is this our last Phi-day blog? We really hope not – but it certainly looks like it at present. Will we have a subscription app or will the i newspaper pick it up? Information on progress will no doubt be available on 225 – watch this space! Let’s hope a solution can be found.
A tricky challenge from ARRIETY
Knut has set our Thursday teaser this week. It has been a while since I last blogged a puzzle by this compiler.
Thanks to Pangakupu, who doesn’t seem to have set a weekday cryptic since mid-August (though there have been Quiptics and a Prize from him), so a welcome return.
Gurney is this morning’s FT setter.
Hello everyone. Today, a Skylark and a Kitty coincide …
Monk celebrates a particular clue type today.
We find Hoskins in the Wednesday Independent slot this week.