The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29206.
Guardian 29,205 / Pangakupu
It’s Pangakupu setting the Thursday challenge today. Each time I solve one of this setter’s puzzles, it takes a few minutes to tune in to the wavelength but it’s usually an ultimately satisfying … Read more >>
Independent 11551 / Bluebird
Bluebird sets today’s Independent crossword Bluebird’s puzzles tend to make you think outside the box as the definitions are often a bit quirky. We certainly had a few today, such … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,552 by SLORMGORM
Slormgorm is today's FT setter.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1611: Footsteps by Skylark
Skylark has two relatives for us to find, with one following in the other’s FOOTSTEPS…and a thematic perimeter…intriguing…
Independent 11,550 by Eccles
One of our regular Wednesday setters today, and he’s always worth the time.
Financial Times 17,551 by GOLIATH
Thanks to Goliath for this morning’s challenge.
Guardian Cryptic 29,204 by Imogen
A slow solve with some tricky parsing – many favourites including 5ac, 12ac, 25ac, 7dn, 15dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Imogen for the puzzle
Financial Times 17550 Rosa Klebb
Thank you to Rosa Klebb. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. It hurts to block relative almost free of habit (6) UNCOWL : OW!(exclamation expressing “it hurts!”) contained in(to block) “uncle”(a … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1824: Flight Plan by eXternal
eXternal – equally good when solo or doubled up with Serpent. Preamble: In 14 Across clues a word must be removed before solving, identifying members of an organisation. In each Down answer, … Read more >>
Independent 11,549 by Kairos
Kairos fills the Tuesday spot this week – with a very unusual grid.
Guardian 29,203 – Fed
Another enjoyable puzzle from Fed. 16d is particularly clever. Thanks to Fed. Across 1 STRICT Neighbourhood wanting police officer to be authoritarian (6)DISTRICT less DI (Detective Inspector) 4 EDICTS Journalist is getting … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,549 by BOBCAT
BOBCAT starts the week…
Independent 11,548 by Stamp
I've not seen this compiler before and I found it quite tricky in places.
Guardian Cryptic 29,202 by Nutmeg and Arachne
Arachne has completed a puzzle left behind by Nutmeg.