Puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 2, 2024
Independent 11,673 by Knut
With spring almost on the horizon a puzzle from Knut to while away the last days of winter. A pleasant solve it proved to be – not too hard – just right for … Read more >>
Private Eye (Cyclops / 773) Eager Charlatan
You don’t have to leap on the mag and do the puzzle as soon as it pops through the letterbox. You have about a week to solve the puzzle so you can wait … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 29,320 by Brummie
An easier than usual prize offering from Brummie this week.
Recreation of Neil Shepherd’s website
Neil Shepherd, who died in April 2022, set crosswords for the Financial Times (as Alberich) and for the Independent (as Klingsor). He was highly regarded among setters and solvers alike for his impeccably fair and elegant puzzles.
Independent 11,672 / Phi
This week’s Friday slot is occupied, as one might expect, by Phi. I found this one to be towards the harder end of the Phi spectrum in terms of difficulty, and although I … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,675 NEO
A fun challenge from NEO.
Guardian Cryptic 29,325 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29325.
Guardian 29,324 / Brendan
It’s only a couple of weeks since my last blog of a Brendan puzzle – but I’m certainly not complaining. We have an interesting and enjoyable theme, introduced in the first clue … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,674 JULIUS
Julius is the setter in today's FT.
Independent 11671 / Wire
Today’s puzzle is set by Wire whose puzzles appear about once a month in the Independent daily cryptic series. Thursday puzzles in the Independent often has a theme and today … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1631: Missing by Eclogue
Eclogue presents some (28) clues with MISSING letters – and several thematic items and a place to deduce…
Guardian Cryptic 29,323 by Picaroon
A fun solve – my favourites were 11ac, 15ac, 25ac, and 13dn. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle
Independent 11,670 by Eccles
Hurrah, it’s Eccles – always brightens up a dull Wednesday morning.
Financial Times 17,673 BASILISK
A pleasure to see Basilisk in this morning’s slot.