I had a very hard time getting a toehold on this week’s offering from Azed . . .
Independent on Sunday 1760 Shabbo
Thank you to Shabbo. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Unwell, in pain, nurses finally treat leg and part of foot (8,6) ACHILLES TENDON : ILL(unwell/afflicted by sickness) contained in(in) ACHE(pain/suffering) … Read more >>
Independent No. 11,577 by Twin
Morning solvers. For reasons too complicated to bore you with, it’s Xmas morning in the LC household, so as is LC tradition this blog will be being accompanied by a glass* of vintage port. Don’t judge: it’s always opening time somewhere.
Guardian Prize 29,225 by Picaroon
The second Prize puzzle by Picaroon in successive weeks.
Financial Times 17,572 by Leonidas
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 11, 2023
Financial Times 17,577 by JASON
A fun crossword this Friday from Jason. Thanks to the setter for the treat.
Independent 11,576 / Phi
Phi has brought the latest suite of mid-week puzzles to an end, as is customary for him. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle by Phi and Indy standards. I think that … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29230 Pangakupu
Thank you to Pangakupu. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Times indicates unusual influences (6) SPELLS : Triple defn: 1st: Short periods of time; 2nd: …/points to, as in “the latest … Read more >>
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Independent 11575 / Wiglaf
A puzzle from Wiglaf today, a setter who has been appearing roughly once a month recently. I usually find Wiglaf’s puzzles to be quite difficult. Today’s offering had a few … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,229 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29229.
Financial Times 17,576 by JULIUS
Some remarkable clues and some really fun surfaces today from Julius . . .
Enigmatic Variations No. 1615: First Born by Luxor
Luxor seems to be a new name on the EV roster – and with that name and a theme of FIRST BORN you could be forgiven for thinking this might be a biblical tale…
Guardian 29,228 / Brockwell
Having blogged Brockwell’s first weekday cryptic puzzle (and enjoyed his Grecian in the Indy just yesterday) I’ve been looking forward to my next one and so I was pleased to see his name … Read more >>