Mudd is today's setter.
Independent 11695 / Filbert
We have another challenging puzzle from Filbert today with the usual good mix of clue types. The phrase CATCH AT STRAWS is not one I have heard before. I normally … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,348 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29348.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1635: Tom’s Problem by Kcit
Not sure who TOM is, but he has a PROBLEM! Can we fix it? Yes we can!…
Independent 11,694 by Eccles
Wednesday wit from Eccles today.
Guardian 29,347 / Brendan
It’s Brendan providing our midweek entertainment today. I found the puzzle rather more straightforward than usual for this setter but none the worse for that. We have a thoroughgoing medical theme, skilfully executed, … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,698 by GOLIATH
Great to see Goliath in this morning’s slot.
Inquisitor 1848: Inappropriate by Ploy
Ploy, the winner of the Shield for IQ Puzzle of the Year 2023, is back again. Preamble: Some clues contain an extra word, to be removed before solving. From each word, take … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,346 by Yank
A fun solve – I really liked 1ac, 26ac, and 2dn. Thanks to Yank for the puzzle.
Independent 11,693 by Stamp
This is Stamp’s 3rd appearance in the Indy – and the 2nd time we have had the pleasure of blogging one of his puzzles.
Financial Times 17,697 SLORMGORM
Slormgorm is the setter this "back to work" day.
Guardian Quiptic 1,271/Hectence
Hectence made her debut as a Quiptic setter in the last century. That is not a poisson d’avril, btw, but a true fact. So I think you could say that she gets what … Read more >>
Independent 11,692 by Twin
This was a very entertaining puzzle with some excellent and deceptive wordplay.
Guardian 29,345 – Picaron
Something strange is going on here…
Financial Times 17,696 by ARTEXLEN
ARTEXLEN kicks off this Easter Monday….