I thought this a fairly straightforward Jumbo Cryptic.
Author: Johninterred
Quick Cryptic No 3278 by Teazel
Very Teazy from Teazel today with plenty of trickery. Some great clues, though, including a lesser-spotted quadruple definition.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Quick Cryptic No 3266 by Breadman
A fairly gentle puzzle for a Friday from our baker friend.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Phil’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Monthly Club Special No 296 – March 2026
Another great crossword to tickle the cruciverbal taste buds.
Times Quick Cryptic No 3254 by Cheeko
Following on from a tricky one from Bjorn yesterday, today we have another tricky Quick Cryptic, this time from Cheeko. A good workout with lots of fine clues.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword entitled “A Musical Game” here.
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1777 28 February
An entertaining Jumbo crossword with some clever wordplay and neat surfaces but rather more unknowns (to me) than usual.
Times Quick Cryptic No 3242 by Juji
A middle-of-the-road Quick Cryptic from Juji today for me, although your mileage may differ.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Monthly Club Special No 295 – February 2026
Once more the best crossword of the month delivers a potpourri of interesting words and inventive wordplay.
Times Quick Cryptic No 3230 by Loon
There’s lots to enjoy in this third Quick Cryptic from Loon – some great clues and immaculate surfaces.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Phil’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1772 – 24th January
I enjoyed this Jumbo. It was mostly standard fare, but with a couple of chewy bits.