BUCCANEER starts the week…
Azed 2647
We have a plain puzzle from Azed this week I thought this a puzzle towards the easier end of Azed’s spectrum with quite a few entries that would be … Read more >>
Independent 11,368 by Vernon
This was an entertaining puzzle which had some difficult clues.
Guardian Quiptic 1,218/Chandler
A delightful Quiptic from Chandler that has clearly been constructed with the less experienced solver in mind. One I will be recommending to real beginners. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,022 by Anto
Anto is this morning's Guardian contributor.
Everyman 3,986
Everyman as per usual
Independent on Sunday 1,725/Italicus
A pleasing puzzle from Italicus to go with the Sunday morning coffee. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>
Independent No. 11,367 by Serpent
Good morning everyone.
I was rather pleased to see I’d been gifted a puzzle by Serpent to solve.
As a setter with a considerable reputation, I was relishing the challenge, and it didn’t disappoint. There were a few things working in my favour, though. I’m a fan of a multiple word answer, of which there were several and thankfully, there also weren’t too many convolutions in the clueing, which Serpent has something of a penchant for.
Guardian 29,015 / Paul
A great fun solve with lots of references to Paul’s fellow Guardian setters in the surface readings. Thank you, Paul! Across 1. Marked on the surface, Puck going in to work … (6) … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,355 by Jason
Weekend puzzle from the FT of March 11, 2023
Crossword Masterclasses in Sussex and Online for Aspiring Setters and Advanced Solvers
Posted on behalf of Boatman I’ll be giving two more masterclasses this year, in Sussex in July and online in November. The contents of the class will be the same, split into two … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,360 by MUDD
A good workout from MUDD this Friday.
Guardian Cryptic 29020 Philistine
Thank you to Philistine. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. 1 in 7 is not happy (6) GRUMPY : Double defn: 1st: One of the seven dwarves(1 in 7) in the … Read more >>
Independent 11,366 by Phi
Friday is Phiday.
Independent 11,365 / Rodriguez
Rodriguez has set today’s puzzle for our entertainment. I think that I have managed to solve and parse all the clues successfully. My favourite clues today were 17/21, for the clever use of … Read more >>