Gozo sets an interesting challenge.
Guardian Cryptic 28,982 by Tramp
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28982.
Independent 11,327 by Knut
A late and rather hastily compiled blog – not sure what has happened to the regular blogger so please accept our apologies for any errors.
Inquisitor 1787: Moggie by Chalicea
Moggie by Chalicea 14 supposedly said “13 46”. An extra letter in addition to those needed for the solution is produced in 24 clues. These letters, in clue order, give an instruction … Read more >>
Guardian 28,981 / Paul
Apologies for the delay – I just managed to delete my almost-completed post. A surprise to see Paul on a Tuesday but I can’t detect any particular reason for that. I searched in … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,320 by FALCON
Falcon advises: “Today marks the end of the Yule season.”
Azed No. 2,640 Plain
A mostly straightforward Plain offering this week, with a few wrinkly clues in the mix.
Guardian Quiptic 1211 Chandler
Thank you to Chandler. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. The last to get a shift shows furtive manner (7) STEALTH : Anagram of(… to get a shift) THE LAST. 5. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,980 by Vulcan
A fun solve, and a little tricky for a Monday – my favourites were 12ac, 3dn, 4dn, and 5dn. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle
Independent 11,326/Filbert
Regular solvers of the Indy puzzles will know that there is a definite structure to the week: easyish Monday, themed Tuesday, Eccles (usually) on Wednesday, toughish Thursday and then Phiday. This was as … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,319 by GOLIATH
GOLIATH provides this morning’s fun…
Private Eye (Cyclops/745) – Crisis scenario
What do you get if you cross Rishi Sunak with Mike Pence? A Riski Sikspence? Maybe not, but you certainly get some way to filling-in this grid. This was at about medium difficulty … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,718 by Skinny
The puzzle is available here.
Financial Times 17,318 – FT News Puzzle by Julius
“A monthly cryptic crossword relating to the month’s topical events”
FT regular Julius has produced a smashing puzzle to launch this new online-only addition to the Pink’un’s cryptic series. Solve it on paper by printing from the FT website or use the slick smartphone app.
Everyman 3,979
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3979.