An enjoyable solve with some neat surfaces. My favourite clues were 4ac, 6dn, 7dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Pasquale
Independent 12,013 / Deri
Deri has provided the Thursday crossword this week. I think that this is the first time that I have encountered this compiler.
Guardian 29,665 – Anto
A mostly straightforward puzzle, including some clues that wouldn’t be out of place in a Quiptic. As often with this setter I have some quibbles. Thanks to Anto.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1688: Spies by Luxor
Hi all. I spy with my little eye, a secret mission …
Meet the setter – Henri
The latest Inquisitor blog is for no. 1901 by Henri. This YouTube video is an interview with Henri. I am particularly chuffed with a minute or so from about 12:30.
Financial Times 18,021 by GUY
Thanks to Guy for this morning’s challenge.
Independent 12012 / Eccles
We know to expect a very good crossword when we see Eccles named as the setter.
Inquisitor 1901: What’s My Line? by Henri
We have a puzzle from a new Inquisitor setter this week. The only previous puzzle by Henri that I can find on fifteensquared is one submitted to the York Sloggers & Betters meeting last October.
Independent 12,011 by Mev
One of our less frequent setters, but one I’ve enjoyed on previous appearances.
Guardian Cryptic 29,663 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29663.
Financial Times 18,020 by BOBCAT
An uncustomarily tricky offering from Bobcat . . .
Guardian 29,662 / Vulcan
An enjoyable puzzle from Vulcan to start the week.
Independent 12,010/Bluejacket
I think this might be a debut (in the Indy at least) for Bluejacket, in which case, welcome to him or her.