I set today’s Guardian Prize crossword. You can take it slowly: Two girls in brief medley (7) Finish from Lionel Messi resolved matters? (6) Grand National winner allowed to carry small load (9) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

A record number of debuts, a statistical dilemma and a huge personal milestone - The Year in Crosswords at The Guardian: www.fifteensquared.net/2026/01/01/g...

Well, that’s Pepped me up!

I set today's Independent puzzle - but I won't make a song and dance about it. puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I set today’s Guardian Prize crossword. Don’t be scared. Waistcoat good for pulling? (7) Finished eating skinned sea bass fillet (6) On stage (3) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent, to celebrate a golden anniversary. The sins are all mine… Singer and model coming back with German opening track (5,5) Animals record released 50 years ago (6) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

Some Barbados magic!

I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian. This one has claws: Prince Harry initially somewhat open to return (5) Lucy Liu’s first hit about footballers (4,4) Sri Lankan capital’s temperature rising (5) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. This theme is part of the solutions: Anna Friel’s latest tip for cooking fruit (8) Pervert ultimately hid out around spa (7) Casualty scene not the first for Brian Blessed (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

I'm back in the Indy today, with clues like: Mouthy art student is trying, to an extent (9) Solve for free here - I hope you enjoy it! puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

set today’s Guardian Prize crossword. Hopefully, it will provide some food for thought: Live Photo briefly raised pulses (5) Prince enthusiastic about piebald horse (5) Unconfined orgasm in the city (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

I set today's Independent cryptic crossword, with clues like: Show involving Post Office framing worker (5) Solve for FREE here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I wrote today’s Guardian cryptic crossword, if you’ve got some time on your hands: Notice male snorting line (5) Blubber on the belly of Basil Brush? (7) Spooner’s house-elf is stiff (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

Exeter 4 Blackpool 1, Bolton 2 Plymouth 0, a Brendan Prize crossword in the Guardian. If Carlsberg did Saturdays…

I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword, he said with a triumphant cry! American people putting up with monster (4) Mark E. Smith’s head rattles (6) Granny and her daughter saved by outlaw superhero (9) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

I wrote the Jumbo cryptic crossword in today’s Guardian Puzzles Summer Special. It’s a bit of a brute in places: Whopper made of unknown meat? (5) Family tent is a big mistake (7) Rogue wife gatecrashes function (5) Minimalist style of Soprano family boss (8)

I set today’s Guardian Prize crossword, Obviously, I’ll refrain from giving away the theme this time: German in a rush to get settled (6) Spice Girl offensive in musical (9) Flipping heck, that’s brilliant (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in Sept 2022: Change Labour Party: use consultants for new style (6, 8) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c... Cryptic crossword No 29,748 | Crosswords | The Guardian

I'm back in the Independent today! Clues include: Sits alone, refreshed after hot shower in winter (10) Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I hope IT doesn’t catch you out: Playing later in Court No.1 (8) fifteensquared.net is one place to see Arachne’s work (7) Sting held up crucifix to make theatrical entrance (8) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. There’s a fair bit of mischief in this one: Fresh lube added to a great deal of joy (6) Brockwell is with wee Glaswegian getting mischievous (6) £500 cash to smuggle kilo (6) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

I set today’s Prize puzzle in the Guardian. I do hope it works for you: Sex maniac cycling in skimpy clothing for work (8) Strange planet shown by NASA? (3,5) Small breeds get to enjoy Crufts finals (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

I'm delighted to be back as Amoeba in @the-independent.com today, with clues including: Rickety old car hit entrance to college, leaving youngster in cast (5,5) You can solve it for FREE here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... I hope you enjoy it!

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian - my 50th puzzle for the national dailies. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported me. I hope this one will grow on you: Spooner delivering paper for mistress (4) Pleasant spot close to Epping Forest (6) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

I forgot: I set this month’s Guardian Genius puzzle. uploads.guim.co.uk/2025/04/24/G...

I set today's cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it in Jun 2023. Overalls with most of muck and grease coming out (9) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. This one is for the traditionalists: Battle in North American city centre following return of Trump (9) Australia cheers maiden over - it’s a cracker! (5) Mum’s keeping mum in solicitors (6) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

Refuse offer of pap rub from Spooner (5,4) My puzzle today in The Independent, free at puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti... #cryptic #crossword

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent, if you like a bit of Trivial Pursuit: Nail bar is dodgy front for drugs (4) Female knocked back old flame in Bordeaux? (5) Educationalist and author entertained by member of Bros (9) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian: Opening tills when busy is good thing for customers (7,5) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....

I'm back in the @the-independent.com cryptic crossword today, with clues like: Renouncing converts, church in conflict (12) Unlimited rent increase holding back sandwich-maker's business (10) Solve for FREE here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. You could say it has a mini-theme: Zoe Saldana on vacation with spy legend ordered quick Mexican (6,8) Nervous minute ringing wife (7) Socks worn by United and Villa? (5) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. Hopefully, it won’t leave you feeling drained. Last lines of sonnet recalled trapping end of penis in flies (7) Writer of Lady In Red ultimately inspired by pop duo (7) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

And finally the software glitch appears to be resolved, so my puzzle from yesterday and @brockwellgrecian.bsky.social’s excellent Tuesday themer are now available … puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I forgot I was in today. I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. Do I monitor racy act in shot? (8,11) crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent (App only). This one’s right out of history. Firestarter has introduction from Fearne Cotton (5) Tennis establishment to John McEnroe was ultimately the pits (6) localhost:50765/pugpig_asset...

I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian. It’s immature in places. Two golfers making a comeback are record holders (7) Look happy to lose lead in race (4) Band accompanying AC/DC mostly wasted in South American region (5,4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...

I set today’s Guardian cryptic crossword. This one has a low profile. Scottish council leader in Glasgow canal opening locks (5) Vibrations from organ picked up by Bach? (7) Novel date in Slough (4) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. Get yourself a beach lounger and a glass of punch 😎: Cricketing legend Amiss sleeps it off (6,2) Steep area – mind out! (8) Country pub’s hosting bachelor party (8) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/c...

I'm in the Independent today, with clues like... Top copper sees support for uniform going up increasingly sharply (7) Equal parts stiff and hot after exercising (6) With nothing on television, you played Solitaire in the end (4) Solve for free here: puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Independent. Hope it doesn’t spook you out: Maybe Trent Alexander-Arnold finally leaving club (5) Love for Charlie in series of letters home (5) Tailors struggling with the belly of Neil Diamond (9) puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...

I set today’s Prize crossword in the Guardian. No subtle hints, I’m afraid… Substitute maybe bitter letting in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s opening shot (9) Revolutionary piece from Vanessa Mae is shot in The Crucible (5) www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...