Julius is the setter of today's FT puzzle.
Independent 11383 / Twin
Twin is one of the newer Independent setters. I think this is Twin’s third offering. The wordplay in this puzzle was very clear, so I think I’ve got all the … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1583: Remedies by The Ace of Hearts
What ails the Ace of Hearts this week, that he should need to resort to ‘REMEDIES’?…
Independent 11,382 by Eccles
Wednesday fun from Eccles.
Financial Times 17,378 by BASILISK
A most enjoyable challenge with a literary theme.
Guardian Cryptic 29,036 by Brummie
Brummie is the setter of this morning’s Guardian puzzle.
Inquisitor 1796: Rock Group by Ifor
Ifor is back, solo, after his recent doubling up with Nimrod. Preamble: All across clues, together with those to down entries in odd columns, are normal, but the latter’s answers are each … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,377 by SLORMGORM
The usual scheduled blogger is having a well-earned rest
Independent 11,381 by Grecian
Grecian provides today’s Indy challenge.
Guardian Cryptic 29,035 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29035.
Azed No. 2,649 Plain
I found some of this rather difficult and my apologies, from time to time I’m a bit vague. But I’m sure someone will explain things and then, as always, it will be quite obvious.
Definitions in crimson, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics.
Boatman – The Second 50
I’ve just finished the first draft of my next book, which includes my second set of 50 puzzles from the Guardian, along with four from the Genius slot and the special Referendum Day … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,376 by GUY
GUY begins the week…
Guardian 29,034 / Anto
A couple of months ago, Andrew began his preamble of an Anto puzzle with ‘A generally easy Monday puzzle, with some occasional traps due to this setter’s rather idiosyncratic style’. I think I … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,220/Bartland
Bartland, a comparatively new setter of the Quiptic, returns to provide us with this week’s offering for beginners and those in a hurry. I have commented positively on the previous puzzles from this … Read more >>