Hamilton gives us a good start to the week.
Independent 11,200/Bluth
Bluth is not quite the new kid on the Indy block any more, but since he started setting for the paper, he has been a regular. I’ve enjoyed all his puzzles so far: … Read more >>
Private Eye (Cyclops/735) Insincere Resignation
When I get the first clue attempted as quickly as I did 1D here I always wonder if this is the time for the fabled “done in one pass” solve – Alas, no. … Read more >>
Everyman 3,959
It’s Everyman so you know by now what to expect
Independent on Sunday 1,697/Hoskins
Many thanks to Hoskins for this Sunday’s Indy puzzle. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 230 – Pangakupu
Another Genius from the easier end of the spectrum, with the special instructions affecting a relatively small number of clues, and no modification of grid entries. BREATHE and THEATRE were my first thematic … Read more >>
Independent 11,199 by Wiglaf
First look at this grid I thought – Hello, perimeter unches, there’s going to be a theme around there. But there are so few of them they can’t spell out much more than … Read more >>
Guardian 28,852 / Tramp
I haven’t blogged a Tramp puzzle this year, so I was particularly pleased to find his name on this one this morning – and it was well worth the wait. Tramp gives us … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,189 by BRADMAN
An enjoyable challenge from BRADMAN , our usual Friday host.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1553 Exclamations by Maranga
Exclamations from a compiler new to myself. Straight clues and a perimeter to fill in and a fifth example to highlight in the grid. A reasonably gentle puzzle, meaning my blog is not … Read more >>
Independent 11,198 by Phi
To end the week we have a Phi ……. as we expected.
Financial Times 17,188 by NEO
Neo is today’s FT puzzle compiler.
Independent 11,197 / Filbert
Once again, it falls to me to blog a puzzle by Filbert – it must be my lucky day. I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle, which is crammed with entertaining and ingenious clues – … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,851 by Fed
A slow and steady solve today, with favourites 11ac, 2dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Fed
Financial Times 17,178 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 20, 2022