A third outing for Solomon in today's FT
Independent 11,778 / Mog
Mog, a compiler whose work I have little experience of as either solver or blogger, has provided today’s puzzle for our entertainment. It will doubtless take me a while to get used to … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,784 by BASILISK
Great fun from Basilisk.
Guardian 29,431 by Enigmatist
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29431.
Guardian 29,430 / Qaos
I’m always glad to see Qaos’ name on a puzzle, especially when I’m blogging but, as I said last time, ‘the only nagging issue, as I say every time, is to Spot the … Read more >>
Independent 11777 /Atrica
Atrica sets Independent cryptic crosswords every two or three months. The previous one was in early May Tuesday is theme day in the Independent. Atrica’s puzzles often contain themes, some … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,783 by AARDVARK
Well, I breathed a sigh of relief after having completed this very challenging puzzle from Aardvark, having started off with ten solid minutes of blank stares.
Financial Times 17,782 by BOBCAT
BOBCAT kicks off the week…
Guardian Cryptic 29,429 by Picaroon
A tricky solve in parts, especially for a Monday. Lots to like, with top favourite 14ac. Thanks to Picaroon.
Independent 11,776/Tees
Tees starts the Independent puzzling week for us. A sound and pleasing cryptic where the only thing I could find to bitch about was a rather obscure piece of General Knowledge (for which … Read more >>
RIP – Dutch
RIP – Dutch I heard at the weekend of the recent death of Richard Pauptit. Please follow this link for more information: https://bigdave44.com/2024/07/07/rip-dutch/#more-198788 Update: Here are the details of the memorial service being … Read more >>
Everyman 4,054/30 June
Apologies for the lateness and brevity.
Guardian Quiptic 1,285/Picaroon
One of the most positive things that Alan Connor has done since he took over as Guardian crossword editor is to recruit additional, established setters to join the team of those who compile … Read more >>
Financial Times Sunday No.48 – World by Sleuth
The regular monthly geographically themed puzzle, available to solve online at ft.com/crossword