Apologies for the lateness and the brevity of this blog…I had it all set up and nearly ready on the train up to York…and I was about to finish it off at the hotel when I got the call of ‘Pub!…’ from kenmac…and who am I to disobey our great leader…
Financial Times 17,554 by Zamorca
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 21, 2023
Financial Times 17,559 by JASON
A challenge from JASON with a wide range of clue difficulty
Guardian 29,212 / Brendan
It’s been seven weeks exactly since Brendan’s last appearance, so it’s a treat to see him rounding off the week. I love solving Brendan’s puzzles but, when blogging, there’s always the frisson of … Read more >>
Independent 11,558 by Phi
It’s the end of the week and all is well – we have a Phi puzzle to solve and blog.
York S&B puzzles
There will be quite a few special puzzles for the event, copies of which will be available at The Fox and Roman on the day. We often find that we have printed copies … Read more >>
Independent 11,557 / Bluth
Bluth’s latest puzzle has been provided for our cruciverbal delectation this Thursday morning. As always with this compiler, the puzzle proved fairly challenging and provided head-scratching and entertainment in equal measure. I think … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,211 by Picaroon
Lots to like today – some of my favourites were 1ac, 10ac, 12ac, 25ac, 26ac, 1dn, 5dn, 19dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle.
Financial Times 17,558 by HAMILTON
Hamilton makes a rare Thursday appearance.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1612: Weapons of Mass Destruction by The Ace of Hearts
Hi all, and thanks to The Ace of Hearts for a satisfying solve.
Financial Times 17,557 by MONK
A tricky puzzle from Monk this morning.
Guardian 29,210 – Imogen
I found myself very much on the setter’s wavelength today, making this a swift but satisfying solve. Thanks to Imogen. Across 8 RANSACKS Plunders shelves where solution half-hidden (8)Half of ANSwer in … Read more >>
Independent 11556 / Filbert
Filbert fills the Wednesday Independent slot this week Filbert is a fairly prolific setter of Independent puzzles at the moment and I find him to be one of the more … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1825: United by Eclogue
Eclogue is an Inquisitor setter who appears 3 or 4 times a year. There is a fairly short preamble this week, telling us that the two unclued entries are responsible … Read more >>
Independent 11,555 by Laccaria
An enjoyable Tuesday challenge from Laccaria.