A challenging puzzle which ultimately had me fooled.
Independent 11,331 by Serpent
Serpent provides today’s challenge – we love his puzzles!
Gaufrid/Dad
Gaufrid in 1950 Gaufrid in 1993 Gaufrid – October 2018. Most probably the last photo taken of him. (http://www.fifteensquared.net/2023/01/23/gaufrid-rip/) Dear Fifteen Squarers We are completely and utterly flabbergasted at all the heartfelt condolences … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 28,979 by Philistine (28 January 2023)
My New Year’s resolution must have been to blog more Philistine puzzles, having coincided with his last Saturday Prize one at the cusp of the old/new year…and his first of the new one…
Financial Times 17,317 by Leonidas
Weekend puzzle from the FT of January 28, 2023
Guardian 28,984 – Vlad
Vlad’s name on a puzzle is usually a sign of a tough puzzle ahead, and so it was here, though with a few gentler clues to get us going. I think one clue … Read more >>
Independent 11330 / Phi
We are approaching the weekend and Phi is around as usual to set the Friday Independent crossword. It’s always fun trying to work out whether Phi has got a theme … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,323 by PHSSTHPOK
A headscratcher from PHSSTHPOK this Friday. Not sure I have everything pat down.
Independent 11,329 by Wire
Wire provides our Thursday entertainment this week.
Financial Times 17,322 by PETO
Peto is Thursday's FT setter.
Guardian Cryptic 28983 Nutmeg
Thank you to Nutmeg. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Leading members in favour of rest, we’re told (8) FOREPAWS : Homophone of(…, we’re told) [ “for”(in favour of, as opposed … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No.1574 – Obscurity by Chalicea
“Four members of a group and the name of the man who devised the group must be highlighted (all in straight lines). The wordplay in 23 clues produces an extra letter in addition to those required by the answer. In clue order, these lead to a two-word thematic hint to guide solvers out of OBSCURITY.”
Independent 11,328 by Eccles
Eccles fills the midweek slot today – this should be good!
Financial Times 17,321 by GOZO
Gozo sets an interesting challenge.
Guardian Cryptic 28,982 by Tramp
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28982.