The monthly globetrotting puzzle, available on the FT website to download and print or solve online, or via the smartphone app.
Guardian Genius 244 by Claw
After the now-traditional ‘dance of the seven veils’ with a new Genius puzzle, or in this case, the ‘dance of the six missing clues’, all was eventually revealed when the correct version of the puzzle was posted after a couple of days…
Azed 2680
Quite an easy one on the Azed scale, helped by no fewer than four hidden answers. Thanks to Azed. Across 1 UPCATCH Cup brewed, chat freely to exchange latest news? (7)CUP* + … Read more >>
Everyman 4,019
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/4019.
Independent 11,565 by Tyrus
The puzzle is available here.
Guardian Prize / Paul 29,213
This was something of a departure from my usual routine when solving and blogging a Prize puzzle. As you will know, last weekend was the annual York S and B, this year celebrating … Read more >>
Independent 11,564 by Phi
Our regular Phiday challenge.
Guardian Cryptic 29,218 by Soup
A slow solve, and many tricky parsings. Favourites were 17ac, 2dn, 9dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Soup for the puzzle.
Financial Times 17,565 by PHSSTHPOK
A fun challenge from PHSSTHPOK to end the work week.
Financial Times 17,560 by Julius
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 28, 2023
Financial Times 17,564 by AARDVARK
Sorry for the late blog.
Enigmatic Variations 1613 RESIDENCE by Vismut
Some clues with multiple letters and extra letters in the wordplay of other clues. An unclued entry and then shade three blocks of letters to illustrate the theme. Intriguing. The multiple letters in … Read more >>
Independent 11,563 by Rodriguez
Rodriguez fills the Thursday slot this week.
Guardian 29,217 – Paul
Thursday fun from Paul. I can’t fully explain 14d, but I’m sure I’ll soon be enlightened. Resolved – thanks to KVa. Thanks to Paul. Across 8 DEMONISE Dress up as Satan, passing … Read more >>
York SnB – PostMark
Apologies for the lateness of this blog – which I think is the last of the many York S&B puzzles – hope it was worth waiting for! (If you haven’t tried it, you should be able to access it here.)