A rather chewy offering from Hippogryph this morning. For this solver, at least.
Pierre
Guardian Quiptic 1,393/Chandler
Chandler has a well-crafted Quiptic for us this morning which should appeal to improving solvers and perhaps attract new ones.
Independent on Sunday 1,901/Filbert
As always, an expertly constructed, challenging and enjoyable puzzle from Filbert.
Everyman 4,161/19 July
Another solid offering from Everyman for our Sunday entertainment.
Guardian Quiptic 1,391/Pangakupu
Always a pleasure to see Pangakupu in the Quiptic slot.
Independent 12,406/Flush
This looks like a debut crossword from Flush, to whom welcome.
Guardian Quiptic 1,389/Anto
Anto is this week’s setter, with a sound Quiptic to test out newer solvers and entertain others.
Independent on Sunday 1,897/Filbert
As usual with this setter’s puzzles, it took me two goes to finally wrestle it to the ground. But an enjoyable challenge, with a range of subject matter to keep you interested.
Everyman 4,157/21 June
All the usual Everyman trademarks in this Sunday’s puzzle.
Independent 12,388/Hubble
A pleasing and reasonably accessible puzzle from Hubble to get the crosswording week in the Independent underway.
Guardian Quiptic 1,387/Budmo
Budmo in the Quiptic slot this week, with an accessible and enjoyable puzzle.
Guardian Quiptic 1,385/Anto
Anto is one of a few compilers who set for both the Guardian Cryptic and Quiptic. I think we can give him credit for being in Quiptic mode here.
Independent on Sunday 1,893/Filbert
Once again Filbert provides a challenging Sunday puzzle for our entertainment.
Independent 12,370/Coot
Sometimes my own egregious stupidity staggers me.
Everyman 4,153/24 May
I got back into cryptics twenty years ago by trying the Everyman every Sunday, but didn’t always complete it for quite a time. I do remember the first time I did finish one, and got so excited that I posted it off to try to win the dictionary I already had. Failed on that account, but I’ll always be thankful to the setters of this puzzle, because here I am now blogging it once a month. And still enjoying the solving process.