Enigmatist presents us with a fitting challenge to complete the celebrations for The Guardian’s 30000th cryptic crossword.
Independent on Sunday 1892 Filbert
Thank you to Filbert. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Guardian Genius 275
A tricky but satisfying solve from Odo, who set last November’s Genius
Guardian Quick Cryptic 113 by Brassica
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Independent 12,369 by Italicus
We have not seen Italicus on a Saturday for a very long time.
Financial Times Jumbo 18,380 by ROSA KLEBB
An excellent puzzle. These specials often have a theme or some other gimmick . . .
Guardian Prize crossword No 30,014 by Paul
A mini-theme involving canines, and lots of double definitions in this week’s Prize Puzzle from Paul.
Financial Times 18,386 by SOLOMON
A fun challenge from SOLOMON this Friday!
Listener 4919: Puzzle Smash by Smidgers
“These areas act as the nine boxes of a Sudoku…” We were warned…
Independent 12,368 / Phi
Phi has brought another set of mid-week puzzles to an end today.
Guardian 30,019 / Fed
Fed rounds off the weekday puzzles.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 30,018 by Kite
A mix of tricks in the clueing made this difficult to parse in a number of places. My favourites were 21ac, 22dn, and 23dn. Thanks to Kite for the puzzle
Independent 12367 / Mev
Mev is a setter of Independent cryptics who is not seen very often.
Financial Times 18,385 by JASON
Jason is this morning’s inquisitor.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1747: Group Of Four by Ifor
After DNFs in the previous two EVs, I was hoping for something nice and gentle for my turn to blog…reader: be careful what you wish Ifor!