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Dreamworks by Ifor Cells containing a forename and surname (6,6); and a mythical creature (8); must be separately connected, the first group by 12 straight lines and the second by a closed curve. … Read more >>
Quite a tricky one this morning, with a couple of clues that I can’t parse to my satisfaction. Both now resolved: see comments. Thanks to Qaos. And of course there is a theme: … Read more >>
Today brings a fine puzzle from Buccaneer, with some remarkable surfaces.
A higher-than-usual proportion of unfamiliar words in this one, I think, which tends to increase the difficulty. A satisfying challenge as always – thanks to Azed. Across 1 U-SHAPED Scottish expert bagging … Read more >>
Another excellent puzzle from Filbert with some excellent surfaces.
Thank you to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Clubs worker’s sacked, caught breaking bottle opener (9) CORKSCREW : C(abbrev. for “clubs”, one of the 4 suits in a deck … Read more >>
A typical Vulcan Monday offering.
SLORMGORM begins the week….
Hello all. Another Sunday has come around, and with it another entertaining IoS puzzle. I liked the 14a with 11a and much more. Thanks Skinny!
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3972.
A tough workout from Monk today…
I found this ‘literally’ themed puzzle from Brendan a real delight from start to finish. The nature of the theme kept me guessing until the very last entry as to how he would … Read more >>
Weekend puzzle from the FT of November 26, 2022
Thank you to Harpo. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9. Mike and Heather enthralled by an advanced style of country music? (9) AMERICANA : [ M(letter represented by “Mike” in the … Read more >>
Our regular Phiday challenge.