It’s Wednesday, so I have my 4-weekly blog of an Eccles puzzle to prepare.
Inquisitor 1921: Friends of Mine by Kruger
Kruger, one of the most prolific Inquisitor setters, has challenged us this week.
Independent 12,131 / Mev
I’m covering for Quirister today, returning the favour she did me earlier in the month.
Cryptic crossword No 29,783 by Vlad
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29783.
Financial Times 18,144 by MOO
Just as I thought I was going to breeze right on through today’s puzzle from Moo, I encountered several clues that had me dusting off my thinking cap. Quite a few clever surfaces this time.
Financial Times 18,143 by BOBCAT
BOBCAT kicks off this bank holiday Monday…
Guardian 29,782 / Vulcan
Vulcan provides the Bank Holiday entertainment.
Independent 12,130 by Lark
Lark kicks off the puzzling week in the Indie.
Financial Times 18,142 by Mudd
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 24, 2025
Independent on Sunday 1852 by Hippogryph
Thank you to Hippogryph. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Quiptic 1,344 by Anto
The Guardian’s current Sunday cryptic crossword found here
Everyman 4,113/17 August
Another sound puzzle in the typical Everyman style to go with the Sunday morning coffee, in the UK at least. Our US and Antipodean friends may have different habits.
Gemelo No. 5 – Special mentions
Each clue contains the name of a picture that has won the Oscar for Best Picture
Independent 12,129 by Methuselah
Quite a challenge from the agéd one today.
Quick Cryptic 73 by Ludwig
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here