Gemelo, in association with The Observer, plans to start offering a monthly clue-writing competition early in 2027.
Guardian Quiptic 1,408 by Chandler
The online Sunday Cryptic offering from the Guardian – found here
Everyman 4.177/8 November
Another pleasing and tractable puzzle from Everyman. Once I got a foothold with some of the anagrams and the trademark initial letter clue, it fell out nicely. Which is how it should work, after all.
Gemelo No. 53
Careful cluing does not occasion much comment, besides commendation. I did enjoy solving this.
Guardian Quick Cryptic 137 by Glyph
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Private Eye (Cyclops/842) Gallows Mishap
A fun solve as ever, with a good challenge but nothing too scary.
Guardian Prize Prize crossword No 30,158 by Brummie
Brummie provides this week’s Prize puzzle.
Listener 4943 Enterprising Voyages by Arcadia
We find Arcadia in the IQ and Magpie series and I see that this is his third Listener puzzle. Obviously all about Star Trek …
Financial Times 18,531 by NEO
A relatively difficult challenge from the usually gentle NEO.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,163 by Omnibus
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/30163.
Guardian 30,162 / Pasquale
An enjoyable challenge from Pasquale …
Financial Times 18,530 by STEERPIKE
Steerpike is this morning's setter.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1771: L-to-R by Stick Insect
Hands up all those who thought Stick Insect was going to get us to do a bit of ‘simple’ Left to Right (L-to-R) manipulation of letters to create something thematic in the grid?!…
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,161 by Paul
A tricky puzzle, with quite a few parsed slowly after solving. My favourites were 17ac, 24ac, and 18dn. Thanks to Paul for the challenge.
Financial Times 18,529 by MONK
Thanks to Monk for a wonderful Armistice Day puzzle. Reliably fun, witty and challenging.
Inquisitor 1984: Horrors by eXternal
Always a pleasure to see eXternal – this is his third of the year.