A well-crafted Quiptic from Pasquale as usual.
Independent 11,410 by Filbert
Oh good, another Filbert only seems like yesterday, well last Sunday, I did one of his here and on he was on Thursday too.
Financial Times Sunday No.3 – World by Gaff
A fun new themed puzzle in the FT’s online-only Sunday series. Find it on the FT website to print or solve interactively, or use the FT’s smartphone app.
Everyman 3,993/30 April
A thoughtfully constructed and tractable cryptic from Everyman this week. Just like every week, really. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1732 Hoskins
Thank you to Hoskins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Relative laughter and wit mostly confused (8-2-3) DAUGHTER-IN-LAW : Anagram of(… confused) [LAUGHTER AND + “wit” minus its last letter(mostly) ]. … Read more >>
Independent 11,409 by Wiglaf
Thank goodness there is one small spot this Saturday morning that doesn’t mention a man in a hat sitting in a chair. ((c)Private Eye) What we have is what we expect from Wiglaf. … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 29,057 by Brendan
Two themes for the price of one!
Financial Times 17,400 – Jumbo by Neo
Another thoroughly enjoyable bank holiday special from Neo.
Financial Times 17,401 by Slormgorm
Weekend puzzle from the FT of April 29, 2023
Financial Times 17,406 by GAFF
A terrific challenge from GAFF today, themed as a Coronation puzzle.
Guardian 29,062 / Tramp
Something of a challenge from Tramp to end the week – one of the hardest of his that I remember, although, when I came to write up the blog, I didn’t really see … Read more >>
Independent 11,408 / Phi
Phi brings the working week to an end with his latest Phi-day puzzle. I found this to be towards the harder end of the Phi spectrum, and I needed to come back to … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,061 by Vlad
A tricky solve as usual from Vlad
Financial Times 17,405 by GOLIATH
Goliath has set today’s FT puzzle.
Independent 11407 / Filbert
A puzzle from Filbert today, a setter that I often find difficult. Today was no exception and it took me a while to solve and parse everything to my satisfaction. … Read more >>