Weekend puzzle from the FT of October 26, 2022
Enigmatic Variations No.1562 – Loss by KCIT
Clues to the nine-letter entries — all real words — consist of three definitions to component parts in order. To form the entry, each part must suffer an identical LOSS affecting the same letter each time in a given clue. The six letters thus obtained can be arranged to give a relevant two-word phrase, which must be written below the grid. Nine other entries are deemed to have suffered the same LOSS leading to a different word being clued. However, the entries have their losses restored, always in checked cells. Numbers in brackets refer to the spaces available. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended; 5 is in ODE.
Amoeba S&B 2022 Puzzle
I bumped into Amoeba at the York S&B event last weekend…
Independent 11,250 / Skinny
Skinny has compiled this week’s Wednesday puzzle. Skinny is still a relatively new compiler for me to solve and blog. I found this to be towards the easier end of the Indy spectrum … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,904 by Brummie
I had a quick start before getting stuck for a while on some of the trickier clueing. Favourites were 11ac, 28ac, and 16dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle
Financial Times 17,241 by GOZO
A thoroughly enjoyable themed puzzle from Gozo.
Special to York S&B by Wickball
This is a very nice puzzle–not too hard, but with a bit of an extra challenge regarding the unclued apparatus.
The special instructions read as follows: Six clues contain an extra word, each defining one of the thematic perimeter answers (one being 2 words) which are to be entered clockwise where they will fit. 1A and 1D define the theme. Wickball also comments: Barred but easier than IQ or EV.
Inquisitor 1774: Aroma by Vismut
A preamble this week that promised that the clues were light on gimmicks: In twelve clues a thematic word must be removed before solving. The single letters to the left of the thematic … Read more >>
Guardian 28,903 – Tramp
A gentle Tramp to lead us into November, with the SW corner holding me up longest, and two excellent long anagrams – something of a trademark for this setter. Many thanks to Tramp. … Read more >>
Independent 11249 / Wiglaf
It’s a puzzle from Wiglaf today Tuesday is theme day in the Independent, but I’m unable to spot one. There is a MELANGE or ASSORTMENT of entries including a couple … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,240 by FLIMSY
Today brings a pleasant solve with some nice surfaces from Flimsy.
Azed No. 2,628 Plain
An accessible plain puzzle from Azed.
S&B puzzle availability
Hi all, It was great to meet so many from the Fifteensquared community over the weekend in York. A good time was had by all. As they become available, I’ll post a link … Read more >>
225 30 by Egbert
Egbert seems to specialise in providing fun and relatively gentle crosswords for the well established annual Sloggers and Betters do in York. This year the title is 225 30 which clearly has a … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,198/Hectence
Always a pleasure when a Hectence turns up in the Quiptic slot on my blogging day. The surface readings are pleasingly constructed in this puzzle, which is a feature of crosswords from this … Read more >>