An enjoyable and absorbing puzzle.
Azed 2627
A reasonably testing Azed, though sound and clear in retrospect as usual. I have a minor quibble about the definition in 24d, but that might be my ignorance. Thanks to Azed. Across … Read more >>
Quiptic 1,197 by Bartland
I believe we have a new Quiptic setter today; I haven’t come across Bartland before.
Financial Times 17,233 by PETO
PETO provides this morning's challenge…
Guardian 28,896 – Vulcan
Mostly straightforward Monday fare, with one or two trickier moments, and a couple of words that might be unfamiliar to some. Thanks to Vulcan. Across 1 FLIPPED ONE’S LID Got enraged by … Read more >>
Everyman 3,966/16 October
Another enjoyable offering from Everyman this week, which I think hits the spot for what is intended as an easy-end puzzle. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1804 Hoskins
Thank you to Hoskins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Hurry up and get big diaper on son (4,2,6) MAKE IT SNAPPY : [MAKE IT](to get/to become big/successful and famous) + … Read more >>
Independent 11,241 by Quince
Quince makes his appearance to entertain us today although this is the first one that we have blogged. If we are correct in our googling, it is great to see that there are some young setters out there.
Guardian Prize 28,889 by Tramp
A tough challenge from Tramp this week for the prize puzzle.
Financial Times 17,226 by Buccaneer
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 15, 2022
Independent 11,240 / Phi
Phi has produced another Friday puzzle for our stimulation and entertainment. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle on the Indy spectrum, one through which I made steady progress. I think that … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,231 by ARTEXLEN
A neat puzzle from ARTEXLEN this Friday to keep us entertained.
Guardian 28,894 – Paul
Friday fun from Paul…
Guardian Cryptic 28893 Fed
Thank you to Fed. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Here’s another setter/crossword with an abundance of one-word definitions in the clues. Across 9. Occasionally, cell buddies escape (5) ELUDE : 2nd, 4th, … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,230 by JULIUS
Julius gets our engines running this morning