Fun challenge from SOLOMON !
Independent 12,350 by Coot
We were surprised to discover that we didn’t have a Phi today. We thought there must be a good reason ……..
Guardian 30,001: Omnibus
Last time I blogged an Omnibus puzzle (speculated to be a compilation from multiple setters) I found some of the clues a bit clunky, but this one seems a lot smoother. Thanks to Omnibus.
Guardian Cryptic 30,000 by Arachne
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hello everyone. I hope you will forgive this impostor for bringing you the blog for a very special puzzle. When I agreed to cover for scchua I had no idea it would be number 30,000. Once I realised I felt a bit sheepish for taking this in place of one of the regular Guardian bloggers. But as it’s an Arachne I admit I don’t feel too bad!
Independent 12,349 / Knut
Knut has provided this week’s Thursday puzzle. It is a long time since it has fallen to me to solve and blog a puzzle by him.
Financial Times 18,366 by JASON
Jason is this morning’s setter.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1744: Reassuring by Chalicea
Hi all. Chalicea’s puzzles are often reassuring for a solver and this one looks like it might be doubly so. Only one way to find out …
Independent 12348 / Eccles
It’s two weeks since we had an Eccles crossword, so it is no surprise to see his name today.
Financial Times 18,365 by GOLIATH
A thoroughly enjoyable solve from Goliath.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,999 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29999.
Spectator 2748: What’s in a name? – II by Madrigal
Apologies for the delay in publication of the blog – enjoy!…
Inquisitor 1957: Seasonal Games by Henri
The Inquisitor this week is Seasonal Games by Henri.
Independent 12,347 by Math
Math provides our Tuesday wake-up call after the bank holiday.
Guardian 29,998 / Pasquale
Pasquale sets our Tuesday challenge
Financial Times 18,364 by SLORMGORM
We once again get the customary broad range of clues from Slormgorm today.