Guardian 23920/Auster – quite straightforward
An easier day today after yesterday’s toughie from Paul. Auster is a very occasional setter for the Guardian – one or two puzzles a year I think. Across 5 HOARDED – anag of … Read more >>
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Guardian 23918/Gordius – A reasonable amount of 11A.
Across 1 QUAKERS – r, square (anag). The formal name for the Quakers is the Religious Society of Friends. 5 PELISSE – a long cloak, often with a fur lining. Homophone clue as … Read more >>
Independent 6259/Virgilius – A fairly easy 4A.
If you’re familiar with Virgilius (Brendan in the Guardian) you were probably expecting some sort of theme or grid wizardry when you saw today’s puzzle. Somewhat surprising then, to discover that today’s is … Read more >>
Guardian 23,914 by Brummie – Pretty tough
I found it hard to get going with this; I did about 6 clues in 20 minutes and then got stuck. So I did something else for a while, came back to it … Read more >>
Guardian Puzzle 23910 – Janus: Fairly gentle.
We don’t see Janus very often these days and Monday is usually Rufus-day, as it also is in the Telegraph I believe. Anyway, it’s always nice finish a crossword with a few more … Read more >>