Crosophile provides our Tuesday challenge.
Independent 11316 / Bluth
It’s a puzzle from Bluth today so be prepared for some quirky cluing. I think the use of C3PO and R2D2 are definitely contenders for the quirky cluing award this … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1785: A Face To Be Reckoned With by Serpent
When you see Serpent’s name as a setter, it’s likely that you are going to get an interesting and challenging puzzle. Serpent certainly lived up to expectations with this week’s Inquisitor. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,969 by Boatman
A landmark puzzle from Boatman.
Financial Times 17,307 by SLORMGORM
An agreeable puzzle today from Slormgorm . . .
Azed 2638
Thanks to Azed Across 1 SPRINGAL Drinks knocked back, including round, in early youth (8)RING (round) in reverse of LAPS – “early” means it’s an archaic word 7 IDLE Eric, maybe, not … Read more >>
Quiptic 1,209 by Bartland
Another puzzle from a fairly new Quiptic setter; I think this is Bartland’s third.
Independent 11,314 by Filbert
Another absorbing puzzle from Filbert.
Guardian Cryptic 28,968 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28968.
Financial Times 17,306 by FLIMSY
FLIMSY starts this week…
Cyclops 744 – Pathetic Economics
Some (reasonably) topical targets in this fortnight’s puzzle from Cyclops…
Everyman 3,977/8 January
Another pleasing Sunday puzzle from Everyman to challenge the beginners, entertain the more experienced and give an adrenalin rush to those who like to keep a record of the paired answers and follow-on … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1716 Silvanus
Thank you to Silvanus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Everyone is wearing blue around American city (6) DALLAS : ALL(everyone) contained in (is wearing) reversal of(… around) SAD(blue/feeling down). 4. … Read more >>
Independent 11,313 by Tees
Friday 13th has been and gone, so what does the day after bring in puzzling terms. Tees is the compiler to tussle with. Tees’ puzzles are always fun. The clues are quirky and … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,961 by Paul
A theme appropriate to a puzzle in a morning newspaper for this week’s prize competition.